Monthly Archives: June 2011

Another record month for tourism

Posted on June 19, 2011

Some 354,000 visitors arrived in Israel in April, 19 percent more than in April 2011 and 12 percent more than in April 2010, during Israel’s record year for tourism. Over one million visitors arrived in Israel between January and April … Continue reading →

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Strong and secure

Posted on June 19, 2011

Israel has advanced from 1948 when Al Schwimmer smuggled planes into the country. In 2010 Israel exported defensive equipment to the tune of $7.2 billion. Now the world looks to us for protection. http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=225183

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If it’s good enough for Israel, it’s good enough for US

Posted on June 19, 2011

Anyone cleared by Israeli security can now work on US defence projects without further security checks. That includes Israeli Arabs and those born outside Israel. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000652813&fid=1725

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Towering high

Posted on June 19, 2011

Back above ground, Tel Aviv’s skyline may soon have 3 huge new skyscrapers. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000654502&fid=1725

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More oil than in Saudi

Posted on June 19, 2011

Israel Energy Initiatives owns the concession for drilling in Israel’s Shfela basin. Its CEO believes that under Israel may be as much as half a trillion barrels of oil – twice that of Saudi Arabia. http://opinion.financialpost.com/2011/06/10/israels-new-energy/

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And our captain is still steering the ship

Posted on June 19, 2011

The myopic IMF may have considered Professor Stanley Fischer too old to lead them, but here in Israel we hope he will continue to direct the Bank of Israel for many years yet. http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=224892

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Proud to serve

Posted on June 19, 2011

A new IDF poll reveals positive attitudes toward service among hareidi (ultra-orthodox) Jewish soldiers. 90% of respondents said it is important to them that they excel in their role in the IDF. 85% said they are proud to serve in … Continue reading →

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Read all about it

Posted on June 19, 2011

Please welcome Lola and Norman Cohen to the Israel blogging world and I hope you enjoy reading about their experiences with Israel’s minorities in this month’s stories. http://norlos-news.blogspot.com/2012_02_19_archive.html http://norlos-news.blogspot.com/2012_02_26_archive.html

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Now you see it, now you don’t

Posted on June 19, 2011

The longest total lunar eclipse for eleven years was best seen from Israel, of course, on Wednesday night. Now we just need a blue moon or two for world peace to break out. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=225149 http://www.astronomyisrael.com/2011/05/most-excellent-total-lunar-eclipse-june.html

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Gaza has plenty

Posted on June 19, 2011

Israel transfers 15,000 tons of supplies to Gaza every week. In two months Israel transferred 133 million litres of fuel to Gaza – enough to power every car and truck in Israel! Read this about medical aid. http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=225329

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