Khalaf Al-Harbi opined that the secret to Israel’s success lay in its democratic regime and its respect for the human rights of its citizens, while Fawaz Al-‘Ilmi wrote that Israel’s prosperity was due to its investment in education and science. … Continue reading →

A new survey shows that 40 per cent would rather move than become citizens of any PA state. http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/what-do-the-arabs-of-east-jerusalem-really-want

Arab-Israeli Nabil Hourani from the village of Deir Hannah died of a cerebral haemorrhage, but donated his heart, both lungs and both kidneys to five Jews and Arabs. Hourani’s brother said. “My brother now lives on, in both Arabs and … Continue reading →

Jews, Muslims, and Christians from the Jerusalem-based Interfaith Centre for Sustainable Development held an Eco-forum to confront environmental degradation. http://www.israel21c.org/social-action/three-faiths-unite-in-israel-to-heal-the-planet

82 Falash Mura (Ethiopian Jews who converted to Christianity to escape persecution) have asserted their Jewish ancestry and are immigrating to the Jewish State. http://www.forward.com/articles/142154/

Israel’s Adam Le’Adam has launched its backpackers program to develop small, profit-making organic farms for the poorest sections of the South Indian population. http://adamleadam.org/?page_id=187

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has decided to adopt the model of the Terem emergency medical centres in Jerusalem, and set up a similar chain of clinics in Kenya. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4112497,00.html