The UN on Tuesday passed an Israeli-sponsored resolution on “agricultural technology for development,” a bill dedicated to sustainable agricultural advancements for developing countries. 138 countries voted “Yes” whilst Arab states abstained. http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/UN-passes-Israeli-sponsored-agricultural-development-bill-334165

The Japan Cultural Institute has awarded Professor Ben-Ami Shillony of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem its annual prize for promoting the understanding between cultures. The JCI’s Foundation for Furtherance of International Cultural Ties selected Prof Ben-Ami’s book “The Secret of … Continue reading →

Although the IDF mission has returned to Israel, the IsraAID delegation continues to provide relief to the typhoon victims in Ormoc and its surrounding municipalities. The team is dealing with trauma and physical health problems, extending its role as other … Continue reading →

Israel has been sending water and baby food to besieged Syrian villages. The IDF has also been using its groundbreaking freeze-dried plasma innovation in its field hospitals – to save wounded Syrians from blood loss. http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Yaalon-Israel-transferring-food-water-to-besieged-Syrian-villages-333848 http://standpointmag.co.uk/counterpoints-december-13-good-by-stealth-tom-gross-syria-nahariya-hospital http://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-using-life-saving-new-field-treatment-for-syrian-war-wounded/

Don’t believe the BBC or the incitement of non-Bedouin Arab politicians. Watch this video and see what two Bedouin leaders think of Israel’s plan to improve the future of their brethren. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzrCVRSFUI&feature=youtu.be

The Women in Parliament Global Forum awarded Israel with its prize for progress at the European Parliament in Brussels. According to the OECD, Israel is among a minority of 9 percent of developed countries with gender-sensitive institutions in the seat … Continue reading →

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed an Israeli-sponsored U.N. resolution titled “Entrepreneurship for Development,” marking the first time that the U.N. has formally recognized that entrepreneurship should be a major tool in reducing poverty, creating sustainable development, and reinvigorating … Continue reading →