Israeli authorities have delivered hundreds of coronavirus testing kits to the Palestinian Authority and to the Gaza strip, plus tons of disinfectant material. In addition, professional teams of Israelis and Palestinian Arabs have been working together to prevent the spread … Continue reading →

Israel’s Teva manufactures hydroxychloroquine sulfate, the less toxic version of chloroquine, which alleviates some of the coronavirus’ symptoms. Teva is donating six million tablets of the treatment to help U.S. hospitals meet an expected surge in demand. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/teva-rushes-to-bring-malaria-drug-to-u-s-coronavirus-patients

Massimo Galli is Professor of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at Milan University and Director of infectious diseases at the Luigi Sacco hospital in Milan. On Italian TV he praised Israel as being the only country prepared for this huge (coronavirus) … Continue reading →

An unnamed Israeli official attended the “Warsaw Process Counterterrorism and Illicit Finance” working group in Marrakech, Morocco. Though the countries have no formal relations, Morocco has hosted Israeli leaders, and many other Israelis have visited there. https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-further-sign-of-detente-israel-attends-anti-terrorism-conference-in-morocco/

Sudan has authorized overflights to and from Israel for the first time. So, when flights resume, once the coronavirus is defeated, air travelers between Israel and South America will enjoy shorter duration flights than previously. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sudan-authorizes-direct-flights-to-Israel-over-its-territory-621090

Tel Aviv University’s Nitsan Sustainable Development Lab helps farmers in rural Asia and Africa grow crops in arid conditions. Israeli ag-tech enables farmers to use water and fertilizer more efficiently, grow crops resistant to disease and drought, and harness data … Continue reading →

The US Air Force has just awarded Israel’s Elbit a $471 million 10-year contract. Elbit will provide a system to warn USAF pilots if an infrared missile has been launched at their aircraft, so that the pilot can engage in … Continue reading →

Sabreen Saadi is about to become the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman to attain the rank of lieutenant in the Israel Police. Saadi is from a traditional Muslim family in a Bedouin town in northern Israel. There are currently 55 Arab … Continue reading →