Monthly Archives: July 2025

AI goes underground

The AI-powered underground intelligence platform from Israel’s Exodigo (see here previously) is becoming a potential game-changer for defense technology. Its multi-sensing technology with cloud-based AI, produces high-fidelity 3D underground maps without physical intrusion. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-861333

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AI tools for schools

Israel has launched a NIS 10 million first-of-its-kind project to allow tech companies to develop, test and deploy personalized AI-powered learning tools directly in Israeli schools. Part of Israel’s National Artificial Intelligence Program, it seeks to promote student-centered tech in … Continue reading

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Gateway to the Future

Baltimore’s Haron Dahan Foundation has donated $20 million to Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. It will expand the Dahan Youth Program, which currently provides or improves STEM education for 8,000+ children across Israel. Its two tracks support both under-resourced schools and also … Continue reading

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Druze and Jews together in good times and bad

Sharon reminds us of previous joint events with Israeli Druze. And recently, Milhem Asaad was awarded the “Presidential Medal for Civil Valor” having saved Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam. See also photos of Independence Day and Jerusalem Marathon. https://rjstreets.com/2025/07/20/israelis-and-druze-coming-together-in-good-times-and-bad/

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Clean water for Ukraine

Israel has approved a new humanitarian aid package for Ukraine. It includes water systems, each with the capacity to provide clean drinking water to tens of thousands of people. Eastern Ukraine no longer has functioning water infrastructure, as a result … Continue reading

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Israel climbs up the passport rankings

The Israeli passport has risen one place to 18th in the latest Henley & Partners Global passport index based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Israelis can now travel visa-free, or obtain visa-on-arrival access, to 168 destinations. … Continue reading

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“Brazil-Israel Friendship Day”

Brazil’s Federal Senate has passed a law establishing on Apr 12 as “Brazil–Israel Friendship Day”. It signals growing pushback against President Lula da Silva’s increasingly hostile stance toward Jerusalem. Apr 12 is the anniversary of Brazil’s opening of its embassy … Continue reading

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Taiwan donates to new medical center

Taiwan’s representative in Israel, Abby Ya-Ping Lee, has presented a significant financial donation to the Nanasi Medical Center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin. It is the first time a foreign country has donated to the development of Jewish communities … Continue reading

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Dancing for change (and clean water)

This isn’t just a dance. It’s a celebration of survival. In partnership with the world-famous Ghetto Kids, Israel’s Innovation Africa shares the transformation of Karamoja – a village in Uganda – that has clean water for the first time. No … Continue reading

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Christians unite for Israel

Christians United for Israel, with over 10 million members, held its annual conference in Washington. Speakers told the audience that we’re living in a time of revealed miracles. Who could have predicted Israel would neutralize Hamas, incapacitate Hezbollah and broke … Continue reading

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