The Israeli government is to advance Hebrew language proficiency among Arabic speakers, with a budget allocation of NIS 744 million ($202 million). Its aims include to foster social integration, boost employment prospects, and reduce crime in Arab communities. https://www.jns.org/israel-spending-202-million-on-improving-arabs-hebrew-skills/  

A team of 15 Israeli medics have just completed their latest mission to Ethiopia where they treated nearly 1,000 patients, restoring sight to hundreds. They also restored the eyesight of over 500 blind people with cataracts, distributed canes to a … Continue reading →

The World Zionist Village in Beersheva was the focus of talks at the JNF-USA Global Conference for Israel (see here previously).  Watch Col Richard Kemp as he revealed he met a British soldier who had been blown up in Afghanistan … Continue reading →

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather donated $1 million to Israeli emergency NGO United Hatzalah (UH) at their Miami Gala. Floyd also gifted a UH logo-shaped diamond necklace to philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson, in recognition of her unwavering support for Israel. The … Continue reading →

Some 100 U.S. leaders met in the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Abraham Accords, signed in the fall of 2020, which initiated the normalization of Israeli relations with several Arab countries. There are 28 daily flights … Continue reading →

A group of former yeshivah students have completed a three-month training course (the sixth in 2024) to become certified members of the Israel Police. About 150 to 200 haredi men currently serve with another 50 slated to join a new … Continue reading →

Israel’s Innovation Authority is providing $2.7 million over 5 years for  Jinnovate, Jerusalem’s first Arab sector health-tech accelerator, currently supporting a portfolio of 14 early-stage startups. Jinnovate was launched by Mahmoud Khweis, founder of Arab IT training company Techlinic. https://www.israel21c.org/new-accelerator-fosters-innovation-in-arab-society/ … Continue reading →

Now it’s official (see here previously). Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics has confirmed that Israel’s population numbers approximately 10.027 million. 21% (2.1 million) are Arabs. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/401584