Monthly Archives: May 2023

Preventing strokes from CAD

Israel’s InspireMD (see here previously) has just completed the first in-human trial of its CGuard Prime stent that opens blocked Carotid Arteries and traps dangerous emboli released. Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) can stop blood flow to the brain and cause … Continue reading

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Proton cancer therapy trials

Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center has partnered Israel’s P-Cure (see here previously) and has begun trials of its focused proton radiation therapy for cancer patients. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv’s Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center is to install proton radiation machines from Belgium’s IBA. … Continue reading

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111 new Ethiopian Olim

A group of 111 new immigrants from Ethiopia have arrived in Israel, joining more than 95,000 Ethiopian Olim including previous Operations 8,000 (Moses 1984), 14,000 (Solomon 1991), 7,000 (Doves Wings 2013), and so far 2,250 (Zur 2020-23). https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/371167

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Free entry to National Parks for Gaza border residents

People living within 40 km of the Gaza Strip will be granted free entry into Israel’s national parks and gardens, including the night parking lots. The purpose is to allow them to have a respite over the weekend. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742831

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Whose Land

The video series’ definitive history of the rights of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel. https://whoseland.tv/watch

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From Israel with Love

You might still be able to book for the Technion UK’s London event to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary. But hurry – It’s on the 14th May.  All proceeds go towards the Integrated Cancer Research Centre at the Technion.  Or support … Continue reading

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Interview with an Arab Muslim

This video is an excellent response to Amnesty International.  There are many hundreds of similar examples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVat97QND4 https://www.algemeiner.com/list/the-top-100-people-positively-influencing-jewish-life-2018/muhammad-kabiya/

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Reminder – webinar to help UK pre- & post- Olim

On Tue 16 May, 7pm UK time, UKAA is hosting two free online talks. The 1st concerns insuring your shipment to Israel. The 2nd is on where to buy your home. Register at the link below. or email [email protected] with … Continue reading

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Biblical Sebastia to be restored

Israel is to restore and develop the archeological park of Sebastia (Shomron) which was the capital of the Kingdom of Israel in 879 BCE (see Kings 1, ch 16 v 23-25). https://www.jns.org/israel-to-turn-biblical-sebastia-into-archaeological-park/ http://allaboutjerusalem.com/tour/sebastia-national-park https://www.jns.org/opinion/why-sebastia/

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Judoka Gold in Qatar

Israel’s Inbar Lanir on Friday won the women’s 78kg gold medal at the World Judo Championships in Doha, Qatar. She dedicated her win to the Israelis forced into bomb shelters this week due to the rocket fire from Gaza. See … Continue reading

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