Monthly Archives: July 2012

Israel encourages alternative energy projects

Posted on July 29, 2012

The Israeli government announced new programs totalling over $100 million to support development of fuel alternatives. The government invests $1 for every $2 by an investor, either local or international. Loans do not require repaying if the Company cannot generate … Continue reading →

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Israeli appointed to senior UN security position

Posted on July 29, 2012

The United Nations has promoted former Israeli government attorney David Scharia to the post of legal coordinator for the Counter-Terrorism Committee executive directorate – the only Israeli national serving in a senior security position within the U.N. Secretariat. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/david-scharia-named-un-security-councils-top-counterterrorism-lawyer/2012/07/17/gJQA9JRZrW_story.html

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Cheaper rent for elderly immigrants

Posted on July 29, 2012

The Government has decided to build 1,341 subsidized rental apartments in nine cities nationwide. Immigrants who have been less than ten years in the country will be entitled to rent the apartments. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000765229&fid=1725

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Iraqi trade route is via Haifa

Posted on July 29, 2012

Amazing! Haifa mayor Yona Yahav confirmed on Al-Jazeera that the Israeli port has been secretly facilitating import and export to and from Iraq for a long time. Iraq views the Haifa route as much more direct, cost-efficient and safer than … Continue reading →

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Israelis help Syrian refugees, in Jordan

Posted on July 29, 2012

Deputy Regional Development Minister Ayoub Kara revealed that he had “representatives” in Jordan assisting children and infants who have been injured in the Syrian military’s violent crackdown throughout the country. The focus was to get medicine and medical treatment to … Continue reading →

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And in hospitals

Posted on July 29, 2012

“We are a team here, and there is no difference”, said Palestinian Arab nurse Manar Igbarya as she worked alongside Israelis (Arabs and Jews) at Hadassah-Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem. She was accepted at the hospital because “all they cared … Continue reading →

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Equality in the IDF

Posted on July 29, 2012

Amazing that the UK Guardian newspaper allowed one of its reporters to publish this interview with ex-Brigadier-General Yehudit Grisaro. Not surprisingly, some “Graudian” readers got a little bit upset – so you may not wish to view the comments. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jul/09/israeli-defence-forces-women-equality

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Israel launches first Arabic TV channel

Posted on July 29, 2012

After a four-month test period, the programming schedule of Hala TV, Israel’s first Arabic television station, has been officially announced. The new station will broadcast 24 hours a day. Satellite and cable viewers can tune in to Hala TV on … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Olympic team

Posted on July 29, 2012

Israel’s 27-person team has a good chance of bringing back medals from the London 2012 Olympics. Maybe, we could even hear “Hatikvah” played. http://israel21c.org/culture/israel-on-route-to-the-olympics/

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Israeli kids take gold in Romania

Posted on July 29, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) For the 7th year running, an Israeli team of sixth-graders came top at the MindLab Olympics – a “thinking games” competition for children from 10 countries. The Israelis ranked No. 1 in both individual and team play … Continue reading →

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