Monthly Archives: October 2012

Israel gives humanitarian aid, just for its own sake

Posted on October 14, 2012

Israel gave development aid to 110 countries in 2011. Most of those countries hold almost no international, economic or political power. They included Haiti, Nepal, El Salvador, Malawi, Chad and East Timor. Please read how Israel is currently helping Haiti. … Continue reading →

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“It is time to stop the hatred”

Posted on October 14, 2012

(Thanks to Adrienne) Abdulateef Al-Mulhim published this article in Saudi Arabia’s Arab News. “Life expectancy of the Palestinians living in Israel is far longer than many Arab states and they enjoy far better political and social freedom than many of … Continue reading →

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The Israel benefit Arab neighbours don’t talk about

Posted on October 14, 2012

Both Jordan and Egypt owe much of their exports to the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ) set-up as part of their peace agreements with Israel. Products originate in Israel and are finished in the Arab countries before being exported to the … Continue reading →

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Israeli-Arab Technion graduates go for gold

Posted on October 14, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Metallo Therapy is developing a cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles that are injected into tumours to improve the effect of radiation therapy. Metallo comprises three Arab-Israeli employees – two of them Technion graduates and two of them … Continue reading →

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Six-nil

Posted on October 14, 2012

Israel had its first win in the 2014 World Cup soccer qualifying competition. Tomer Hemed scored a hat-trick in an emphatic 6-0 victory over Luxembourg, which may signify a turnaround in the team’s fortunes. http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Article.aspx?id=287694

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Israel qualifies for lacrosse world championships

Posted on October 14, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel assembled a lacrosse team just two weeks before the European championships. Israel’s eighth position earned it membership in the Federation of International Lacrosse — and a place in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship, in Denver. http://israel21c.org/news/israeli-lacrosse-team-headed-to-world-championship/

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Tel Aviv joins Charter of Brussels

Posted on October 14, 2012

Not to be outdone, the White City has officially joined the European Cyclists’ Federation cycling promotion program, also known as the Charter of Brussels. Over 60 major cities in Europe, all have pledged to promote cycling both through legislating and … Continue reading →

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Environmental award for cycle trail

Posted on October 14, 2012

The 42 km bike trail around the Israeli city of Be’er-Sheva has won a special prize in the annual ECO-Awards run by the European Ramblers’ Association. http://www.era-ewv-ferp.com/?page_id=182 http://israel21c.org/news/beersheva-trail-wins-european-travel-award/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYkXOdhMHCI

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There’s still time to party

Posted on October 14, 2012

Temperatures in Tel Aviv are currently in the upper twenties (centigrade) so there is still time to enjoy the top beaches in the world. Gordon beach features at number 4 on this travel site’s list. http://news.cheapflights.com/top-10-party-beaches-around-the-world/

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A late birthday present

Posted on October 14, 2012

For those that missed King David’s 3052nd birthday in June, I’m forwarding his request to publicise the video of his Tel Aviv street party – in the spirit the recent festive Simchat Torah celebrations. Thanks to the King David Museum. … Continue reading →

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