Magen David Adom began a blood drive on Sunday in the Druze-majority village of Isfiya to support wounded Druze in Syria. Dozens of people lined up to donate their blood as soon as the donation center opened, and 40 samples … Continue reading →

Two Israeli C-130 aircraft dropped 34 tons of fire retardant, significantly suppressing the recent Cyprus wildfires. Meanwhile, aid from the EU didn’t arrive in time. https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-wildfires-the-frustration-of-delayed-aid-and-the-eu-mechanism-under-scrutiny/ https://www.jns.org/israeli-air-force-helps-cyprus-battle-raging-wildfires/

180 educators from 22 countries arrived in Israel for an annual 7-day education seminar sponsored by KKL-JNF. They visited sites of ecological, historical and national significance and met with IDF reps, educators, kibbutzniks, and local leaders. https://www.jns.org/wire/180-educators-from-22-countries-arrive-in-israel-for-annual-education-seminar/ https://rjstreets.com/2025/07/27/whos-here-in-july-on-the-hot-jerusalem-streets/

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority rescued a lion cub that was tied to a tree in the yard of a home in the Palestinian Arab village of Abu Dis east of Jerusalem. It was unhurt, but very thin. It … Continue reading →

Arabs in Israel speak freely about their feelings about living in Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_16zEPBtRo

Boston-based Frieze Family Foundation has committed $5 million to the University of Haifa to establish a “Center for Shared Society” – a space at the university dedicated to strengthening bonds between Jewish and Arab Israelis. It will focus on learning, … Continue reading →