Monthly Archives: June 2013

Druze News

Posted on June 9, 2013

A poor report in the UK Guardian newspaper led to me finding some positive news about the Druze of the Golan. The Mayor of Majdal Shams, who says living in the State of Israel “is a privilege”. And Shefaa Abu … Continue reading →

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Good show from the Brits

Posted on June 9, 2013

They couldn’t match New York for numbers, but thousands of UK’s true Blue & White supporters young and old made themselves heard in London’s Trafalgar Square at the “Closer to Israel 65” event. http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/108218/thousands-gather-london-mark-closer-israel-celebration

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Mendy convinces Israel-haters that they’re wrong

Posted on June 9, 2013

I never thought it possible, but kibbutznik Menachem (Mendy) Neeman uses simple but very effective arguments to change how Israel’s opponents view the Jewish State. If you run an organization supporting Israel, please email an invite to him to teach … Continue reading →

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“We will bring 4-5 million tourists to Israel”

Posted on June 9, 2013

Ryanair’s Chief Operating Officer Michael Cawley was upbeat at meetings with Israeli officials. “Ryanair has boosted the number of tourists in 28 countries in Europe and the world, and we intend to do this in Israel too.” Cawley said. 3.5 … Continue reading →

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Israeli bubbles clean UK’s water

Posted on June 9, 2013

More about the deal that UK water company Anglian Water has done with Israel’s Mapal. Mapal’s bubble-spreaders will be installed in as many as 400 of Anglian’s 1,100 wastewater treatment facilities, and Mapal is in “advanced talks” with other UK … Continue reading →

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Lockheed Martin to set up Israeli development center

Posted on June 9, 2013

Lockheed Martin Company, the world’s biggest defense company, will establish a development center in Israel. With Israel’s Bynet Data Communications it is building the IDF Intelligence Corp’s technology campus in the Negev, known as the 5/9 project. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000849860&fid=1725

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High growth, low unemployment and health costs

Posted on June 9, 2013

Israel’s growth exceeds most of the other OECD countries. Unemployment is one of the lowest at 6.9 percent. Despite having one of the lowest mortality rates and highest life expectancies, Israel spent the fifth least on health (7.7% of GDP). … Continue reading →

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Aid to victims of Oklahoma tornado

Posted on June 9, 2013

Israeli humanitarian organization IsraAID is providing disaster relief to tornado victims in the Oklahoma towns of Moore, Bethel and Little X. They have been clearing debris from homes, helping families salvage possessions and providing specialist trauma counseling. http://unitedwithisrael.org/israaid-brings-relief-to-victims-of-oklahoma-tornado/

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A tablet for every child

Posted on June 9, 2013

Israel’s “Computer for Every Child” project is designed to close the digital gap and allow Israeli boys and girls from families with reduced means to receive the latest technology, such as computer tablets. Over 55,000 computers have been distributed in … Continue reading →

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3-year-old Israel’s kidney saves PA Arab boy

Posted on June 9, 2013

When young Noam Naor fell out the window and was pronounced clinically dead, his parents decided to donate his organs. Doctors at Schneider’s children hospital transplanted one kidney into an Israeli child and the other saved the life of a … Continue reading →

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