Monthly Archives: September 2019

Honduras opens Jerusalem office

Posted on September 8, 2019

Honduras has opened a trade mission with diplomatic status in Jerusalem. Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez declared the inauguration to be a “first step” toward moving the embassy to Israel’s capital. President Hernández was presented with the Friends of Zion … Continue reading →

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RAF and IAF in joint UK exercise

Posted on September 8, 2019

I reported previously (26th Jan) that the Israeli Air Force would be conducting a joint exercise in September with UK’s Royal Air Force. Exercise Cobra Warrior is now underway and includes German, Italian and US planes. It is the first … Continue reading →

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IDF disability mission to the Himalayas

Posted on September 8, 2019

The Friends Association of the IDF Disabled (and in collaboration with El Al) has organized a “Liberation Trip” to the Himalayas for 21 wounded Israeli veterans. They are currently climbing up to the Canadian-La crossing of the Himalayas – about … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian PM meets Ethiopian-Israeli mother

Posted on September 8, 2019

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali began a two-day visit to Israel by speaking to the mother of Avera Mengistu held by Hamas in Gaza. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invited Agamesh Mengistu to meet Abiy. 150,000 Jews of Ethiopian descent … Continue reading →

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Music for autistic children

Posted on September 8, 2019

18-year-old Israeli Yuval Sinay founded Special Sound – a project in which young musicians help children and young adults on the autism spectrum to express themselves through music. Yuval received the President’s Award for Volunteerism in July. https://www.israel21c.org/teen-mentors-put-musical-magic-in-lives-of-autistic-kids/

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“Last resort” myeloma treatment approved

Posted on September 8, 2019

The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to XPOVIO for the treatment of resistant or relapsed multiple myeloma. XPOVIO (Selinexor) was developed by Karyopharm Therapeutics, established by Israel’s Dr. Sharon Shacham,.and based in Newton MA. https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israeli-made-innovative-cancer-treatment-gets-FDA-stamp-of-approval-600505 https://investors.karyopharm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/karyopharm-announces-fda-approval-xpoviotm-selinexor-treatment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1NW1Tq57YU

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IDF soldiers have saved 2,000 lives

Posted on September 8, 2019

The Ezer Mizion Bone Marrow Registry has just reached an amazing milestone: 2,000 IDF soldiers have donated their stem cells to save 2,000 patients around the world. They not only protect citizens of the State of Israel, but also globally, … Continue reading →

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Donated ambulances attended 75,000 calls

Posted on September 8, 2019

As reported previously (see here), retired UK surgeon Norman Rosenbaum, 84, has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Magen David Adom. His 12 MDA ambulances have attended some 75,064 calls over the years. Its crews have helped 997 women … Continue reading →

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Super prawn controls disease afflicting 220 million

Posted on September 8, 2019

I reported previously (Aug 2016) that Ben Gurion University scientists were cultivating all-male prawns to eradicate schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa. Now, with Israeli startup Enzoomic, they have produced all-female prawns – much better at controlling the disease. https://in.bgu.ac.il/en/pages/news/super_shrimp.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xOBl3TPNdk https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-47509-6

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Tech to rehabilitate at home

Posted on September 8, 2019

Israel’s WizeCare offers physiotherapists and clinicians an app that enables them to guide their patients during their at-home rehabilitation exercises. It has partnered with the Cleveland Clinic for their staff to provide personalized videos for patients and monitor compliance. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3769531,00.html

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