Monthly Archives: May 2016

Israel at 68 is not isolated

Ambassador Yoram Ettinger writes about Israel’s links with NATO, Turkey, India, China, plus tech giants such as Oracle, Cisco and Intel. http://theettingerreport.com/Overseas-Investments/At-68—is-Israel-isolated-.aspx

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NATO upgrades Israel’s status

NATO has upgraded its ties with Israel.  Israel will now be able to open offices at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s headquarters in Brussels and complete a credentialing process for its representatives. The step “will help boost Israeli security”, said … Continue reading

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2 million likes from Brazil

The number of Brazilians who have “liked” Israel’s Ministry of Tourism Facebook profiles in Portuguese has exceeded 2 million.  It is part of the ministry’s strategy to attract pilgrims from Brazil to visit the Holy Land.  Brazil has the largest … Continue reading

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Another agreement with NSW

The Agricultural Research Organisation of Israel and the University of Sydney signed an agriculture agreement focusing on teaching, training and research activities in the areas of dairy, poultry and aquaculture.  It follows a (1st May) R&D agreement between New South … Continue reading

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China signs seven more agreements

Israel and China have signed seven academic cooperation agreements with Chinese universities.  These include the establishment of joint Israeli-Chinese study institutes, as well as investments in student exchange programs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeOSvKTT7wM http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-china-announce-260-million-shekel-academic-cooperation/

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US and Israel expand energy cooperation

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Yuval Steinitz, Israel’s minister of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources, have signed an agreement to foster R&D, drive down the costs of clean energy technologies and encourage collaboration between top energy scientists. http://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-israel-ink-pact-to-expand-energy-cooperation/

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When things don’t go right

A computer glitch meant that an entry to a Chinese auction run by Israeli cancer charity Ezer Mizion didn’t get processed.  Ezer Mizion called the donor to apologize, refund the donation and give a prize.  The donor was so impressed … Continue reading

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An Israeli photo for Mother’s Day

Although Mother’s Day is not a holiday in Israel, this photo of an Israeli mother who has just given birth to triplets, will be an eye-opener to anyone believing lies from the BDS idiots. http://www.israellycool.com/2016/05/08/photo-of-the-day-tripletwashing-edition/

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Alcohol/Smoke-free Woodstock

Jerusalem’s Sobar Music Center is presenting the first-ever alcohol/smoke-free Community Woodstock festival on 8th Jun. Sobar provides an exciting and safe environment for teens and young adults from all over Jerusalem. https://www.facebook.com/events/962238330550676/   http://www.sobarjerusalem.net/

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Doctors save Palestinian Arab boy who fell into boiling jam

One of Barbara Sofer’s 68 reasons to love Israel includes this amazing report of how doctors at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center managed to save the life of Mohamed – a Palestinian Arab toddler who fell into a vat of boiling … Continue reading

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