Monthly Archives: June 2014

Two new Technology incubators

Posted on June 22, 2014

Israel’s Chief Scientist has awarded two new technology franchises. The Philips-Teva incubator “Inspire Healthcare Innovations Ltd.” will invest in treatments and medical devices. The Strauss incubator, “Food-Tech Hub LP”, will focus on investments in all food-related technologies. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-philips-teva-and-strauss-win-tech-incubator-tenders-1000945477

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Hishtil seeds company celebrates 40 years – but not in the wilderness

Posted on June 22, 2014

1500 people marked the 40th anniversary of Israel’s Hishtil, a world leader in seedling grafting technology. Hishtil produces over 80 million seedlings a year in this manner and has plant nurseries in Israel, Turkey, Italy, South Africa, France, and Spain. … Continue reading →

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Swiss army decides which Israeli drones it wants

Posted on June 22, 2014

Israel’s Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 HFE Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) to the Swiss Armed Forces. Elbit beat Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to the contract. IAI offered its Super Heron UAVs. The Swiss are replacing their aging ADS … Continue reading →

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Strauss foods expand in Australia

Posted on June 22, 2014

Strauss, Israel’s biggest food and beverage company, is set to expand its emerging dips and spreads business in Australia to capitalize on growing demand for its products. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/israeli-food-mogul-strauss-group-targets-australia/story-e6frg8zx-1226940712788#

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Israel appointed Vice-chair of UN refugee committee

Posted on June 22, 2014

Israel’s Mordehai Amihai won the appointment to represent the Western European and Other Groups on the 4th (Decolonization) Committee. In a secret vote of 193 member states, 68 abstained leaving Israel with 74 votes to win by a margin of … Continue reading →

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US students graduate from Israeli medical school

Posted on June 22, 2014

Graduates from the 2014 TeAMS (Technion American Medical School) in Haifa achieved exceptional results and have subsequently been assigned residencies at top US medical centers and University hospitals. http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/north-american-medical-students-thrive-in-diverse-region/2014/06/09/

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Arabs and Iranians love Israeli books

Posted on June 22, 2014

Israeli, Arab, Iranian and international publishers have translated books by Israeli writers into Arabic and Persian – and have discovered a popular market. Akram Ahmadi, one of the executives of the Islam publishing house in Pakistan even gave a TV … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Berbers seek stronger ties with Israel

Posted on June 22, 2014

Berber minority rights activist Omar Louzi heads the Moroccan Observatory for the Fight against Anti-Semitism. Louzi is planning to organize trips to Israel for Moroccans to “meet the Moroccan Jews and visit their holy places, especially in Jerusalem. http://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccan-berbers-set-up-anti-semitism-watchdog/

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Government adopts plan to advance women

Posted on June 22, 2014

Israel is implementing a five-year plan to promote women into the senior ranks of the public service and to shrink the gap between their pay and that of their male colleagues. One part of the plan is to allow public … Continue reading →

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Everyone has an equal opportunity in Israel

Posted on June 22, 2014

Long but important and definitive article, containing everything you need to know about the myth of ethnic inequality in Israel. http://www.meforum.org/3839/israel-inequality

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