Anbessa Teferra, an Ethiopian-born linguist, was the first Ethiopian immigrant to be appointed Associate Professor at any Israeli university, back in 2015 (see here). He now becomes Israel’s first Ethiopian immigrant to achieve a full professorship. https://ethiodiasporahub.com/anbessa-teferra-first-ethiopian-immigrant-full-professor-in-israel/

Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel visited Nigeria for talks on strengthening bilateral relations. Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said “Nigeria and Israel share common values and challenges..” Haskel visited an Israeli innovation center in Abuja. … Continue reading →

India celebrated its Independence Day on 15 Aug. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for congratulating the people of India on the country’s 78th Independence Day. Both Israel and India gained independence in 1948. https://www.jns.org/may-india-israel-friendship-continue-to-flourish-pm-modi-says/

US students of the Hasbara Fellowships and IsraelAmbassadors.com delegation met politicians, visited the sites of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, met a former hostage and toured Israel’s northern borders for an on-the-ground understanding. They will be effective activists for … Continue reading →

The 12 Druze children murdered by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams (July 2024) were honored in an emotional exhibition match which brought together the families of the victims and the injured, alongside legendary players from Israel’s national team. https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/majdal-shams-children-honoured-in-football-match-with-israeli-legends/

The IDF has established a second Israeli Air Force technicians unit for male members of the ultra-Orthodox community (see here for first unit). They are now certified “level A” technicians for F-16 fighter jets, alongside preserving their religious lifestyle. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-announces-new-air-force-technicians-unit-for-ultra-orthodox-men/