Monthly Archives: August 2014

Israeli hospital delivers another Syrian baby

Posted on August 31, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) A Syrian woman fleeing from Quneitra gave birth to her first child at the Ziv Medical Center in Safed (Tsfat). This is the seventh birth of a Syrian baby at the northern Israeli medical center. http://www.israel21c.org/news/israeli-nurse-delivers-syrian-baby/

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Israel evacuates Gazans to Turkey

Posted on August 31, 2014

Around 100 Gazans are transferred for treatment to Israeli hospitals every month. However, some refuse to be (or are prevented by Hamas from being) treated in Israel. So Magen David Adom helped evacuate 18 Gazans by plane to take them … Continue reading →

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Israeli Arabs in the news

Posted on August 31, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel) Professor Ahmed Eid is Hadassah’s head of surgery, while everyone at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon loves Dr. Rabia Darawasha. Meanwhile, Technion graduate Johny Srouji was appointed as the vice president of hardware technologies at Apple, reporting to … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s Old City to become disabled-friendly

Posted on August 31, 2014

(Thanks to Janglo.net) The Jerusalem Development Authority has announced a 20-million shekel project to open up the Old City for tourists with disabilities. Sloping ramps will be built in the Jewish Quarter, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the … Continue reading →

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For tourists

Posted on August 31, 2014

Being in Israel at Chanukah time is special. Here are some ideas for things to do and see. http://www.touristisrael.com/being-in-israel-for-hanukkah-the-festival-of-light/3082/

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Israel secures Eurobasketball qualification

Posted on August 31, 2014

Israel progressed to a 12th consecutive EuroBasket tournament in impressive style, crushing the Netherlands 83-60 in Nicosia, Cyprus to win qualifying Group B with a game to spare. Israel finishes its qualifying campaign in first place for the first time … Continue reading →

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The first-ever Israeli to win a European sprint medal

Posted on August 31, 2014

Donald Sanford made history when he became the first Israeli to win a medal in a sprint event at the European Championships, finishing the 400-meter final in third place in Zurich, Switzerland. Sanford broke the Israeli record with 45.27 seconds. … Continue reading →

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Israeli takes world wakeboard championship

Posted on August 31, 2014

Israel’s Lior Sofer won the men’s division at the 8th Cable Wakeboard World Championships held in Norway. With around 200 competitors from 25 countries, Lior crashed on his first run but scored 94 points on his second attempt – nine … Continue reading →

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What to do in the heat?

Posted on August 31, 2014

Having just returned from a cool UK to the Israeli summer, this site is very timely. http://timeout.co.il/en/things-to-do/heat

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The first episode of “The Israel Story”

Posted on August 31, 2014

Israel’s version of “This American Life” is now available in English. http://www.janglo.net/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=display&catid=99&tid=326558

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