Monthly Archives: June 2011

Feel like a million dollars?

Posted on June 26, 2011

In 2010 10,153 Israelis were worth at least that amount – 20% more than in 2009. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656854&fid=1725

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Still going up

Posted on June 26, 2011

May was another month where the Composite State of the Economy index increased – by 0.3%. http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/110620/110620a.htm

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Italy wants our defence systems

Posted on June 26, 2011

Israel’s Elbit systems has won a $15 million order to supply its anti-missile system to the Italian Air Force for protecting helicopters and cargo planes. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656766&fid=1725

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A billion-dollar business

Posted on June 26, 2011

Major telecommunications company Cellcom Israel has announced its merger with Israel’s ISP and call carrier NetVision to form a hi-tech giant worth over £3 billion. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000654941&fid=1725

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Getting its teeth into India

Posted on June 26, 2011

Sialo Technology Israel Ltd has signed an agreement to market its root canal and dental implant products in India. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000655419&fid=1725

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No construction problems in Gaza

Posted on June 26, 2011

Israel approved the delivery of $100 million of materials needed to build 1,200 new homes and 18 new schools in Gaza. “I welcome this significant step,” said UN Envoy Robert Serry. http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCATRE75K5D020110621

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Shakira visits Israeli-Arab school

Posted on June 26, 2011

Colombian pop singer and UN Goodwill Ambassador Shakira is promoting her global education campaign with a stop at a joint Israeli-Arab school in Jerusalem. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/8590026/Shakira-in-Israel-to-promote-education.html

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A multi-coloured nation

Posted on June 26, 2011

The black community in Dimona celebrated the Jewish festival of Shavuot in style. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=225766

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Doctors learn the truth

Posted on June 26, 2011

When Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem hosted an International seminar on emergency medical aid, 60 overseas doctors came face to face with the reality of Israel’s work with Palestinian Arabs. http://www.israelupclose.org/volume_32.html#b

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Israel’s “Aliens” hit New York

Posted on June 26, 2011

The beat-box / cappella group “Voca People” is about to perform off-Broadway. They claim to be from an alien planet, but their out-of-this world performance is definitely Israeli. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xyYdTvH2aQ&feature=player_embedded

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