Monthly Archives: July 2025

Israeli rescued in the Himalayas

Posted on July 20, 2025

After disappearing for nine days seemingly without a trace, American-Israeli hiker Samuel was rescued by the inhabitants of a remote village. He got lost and fell off the edge of Mount Triund, sustaining multiple fractures, and was forced to live … Continue reading →

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6 countries join Israel Allies Foundation

Posted on July 20, 2025

The Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) has expanded its international network by launching six new pro-Israel parliamentary caucuses across Africa. The new groups were established on July 7 in Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Seychelles, Gabon, and Guinea-Conakry. https://israfan.com/p/israel-allies-foundation-africa-caucuses

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Combating hatred on campus

Posted on July 20, 2025

Israel is privileged to have young people like Rachel Ruben standing up against anti-Israel bullies at US universities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdE_MFVeUw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwAsuovdfag

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£1 million for youth village

Posted on July 20, 2025

Israeli NGO Migdal Ohr (see here previously) has raised over £1 million to build emergency dormitories and bomb shelters for at-risk boys at Zoharim Youth Village in central Israel. https://migdalohr.org.uk/migdal-ohrs-global-36-campaign-raises-over-1-million/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjIwamklAww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3gArGNcaps&t=41s

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Weizmann test for blood cancer

Posted on July 20, 2025

Days after their labs were devastated by an Iranian missile, researchers at Weizmann Institute published findings that could lead to a blood test for detecting a person’s risk of developing leukemia. The test might also replace the invasive diagnostic procedure … Continue reading →

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US Ambassador donates blood

Posted on July 20, 2025

United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet, donated blood following a visit to Magen David Adom’s (MDA) National Headquarters in Ramla. On his tour he saw MDA’s advanced in-house-developed technologies and met with emergency teams. https://unitedwithisrael.org/ambassador-huckabee-donates-blood-to-lifesaving-israeli-blood-bank/

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Partnering to cure cancer

Posted on July 20, 2025

Georgetown University in the US is home to the federally-designated Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its joint initiative with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is expected to accelerate progress toward more effective cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/news-release/hebrew-university-and-georgetown-lombardi-establish-research-collaboration/

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Researching treatment for a very rare condition

Posted on July 20, 2025

A rare mutation in the GRIN2D gene causes seizures in only 40 people worldwide. Yet Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a mouse model to replicate the condition, allowing scientists to work towards pharmacological and gene-based therapeutic strategies. https://en-med.tau.ac.il/GRIN2D-news

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Metal-free implants

Posted on July 20, 2025

Israel’s OSSIO recently expanded its best-in-class soft-tissue fixation portfolio with the launch of OSSIOfiber® 2.5mm Suture Anchors, which promise to improve several surgical procedures, including Brostrom repair for lateral ankle instability. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/ossio-launches-small-ossiofiber-suture-anchors-expanding-best-in-class-portfolio-of-bio-integrative-metal-free-implants-to-improve-soft-tissue-fixation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EENti_UKas

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ChatGPT saves Israeli teen

Posted on July 20, 2025

A 16-year-old girl from northern Israel turned to ChatGPT for advice upon discovering a mysterious lump in her abdomen. After a series of follow-up questions, the AI chatbot recommended blood tests and an ultrasound. Subsequent surgery removed a large mass … Continue reading →

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