Some 80,000 Muslim worshipers – including 8,500 Palestinian Arabs – gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem for the first Friday noon prayer of Ramadan. It was completely peaceful. https://www.timesofisrael.com/80000-muslim-worshipers-pray-peacefully-at-al-aqsa-on-first-friday-of-ramadan/

In a powerful display of partnership and shared vision, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi oversaw the signing of agreements spanning agriculture, geophysical exploration, heritage, science, education, economy, cyber, technology, security, and AI. https://israfan.com/p/netanyahu-modi-economic-security-agreements-jerusalem

Israel, through its MASHAV program, trained Somaliland’s first 20 water engineers in desalination, purification, and resource management – boosting the self-declared republic’s fight against water scarcity. (Worth seeing the video.) https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-israel-trains-somalilands-water-engineers/

Taiwan has donated $207,000 to the ZAKA organization for the purchase of life-saving operational equipment. Some of the equipment acquired through this donation was used at the recent disaster in Beit Shemesh. https://www.jns.org/israel-news/taiwans-donated-equipment-used-after-beit-shemesh-disaster https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/03/05/taiwan-donates-humanitarian-aid-israel-sends-message-hope-solidarity-amid-iran-strikes/

Maj. Ella Waweya, known as ‘Captain Ella,’ (see here previously) will be the new IDF Arabic spokesperson. She will be promoted to Lt Col, and be one of the most senior female Arab Muslim officers in the military. She has … Continue reading →

At the Tsofen-Tashbik Women Conference, tech veterans veterans Lilyan Pinchas, Linur Serero, and Maisam Jaljuli, explained how women (Jewish and Arab) can use their professional confidence to overcome obstacles and reach top positions in the hi-tech industry. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-889313#google_vignette

The city of Netanya is one of 24 winning cities in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge competition. “Kesher Nolad” (A Bond Is Born), has professionals in child development meet with parents and children at local parks, offering tools and guidance that … Continue reading →