Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

$1 million for Soroka

Posted on August 4, 2025

The US-based Merage Foundation (see here previously) has committed $1 million to support Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center, less than a month after an Iranian missile slammed into the southern Israeli hospital. The article also mentions other vital activities in Israel … Continue reading →

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Ex-hostage finishes the Tour de France

Posted on August 4, 2025

Former hostage Ofer Calderon rode in the Tour de France with the Israel Premier Tech cycling team and team owner Sylvan Adams on the final leg to the Paris Arc de Triomphe. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-former-hostage-ofer-calderon-rides-in-the-tour-de-france/

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Israel’s largest supply operation

Posted on August 4, 2025

Since the beginning of hostilities, Israel’s Defense Ministry said that it has coordinated the transport of more than 100,000 tons of military equipment. It included 870 flights and 144 sea shipments, making it the largest air and sea supply operation … Continue reading →

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Honoring the heroes of Operation Rising Lion

Posted on August 4, 2025

At the graduation of 37 new IAF pilots and navigators, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir praised all those involved in the 12-day war against Iran. From pilots and drone operators to intelligence analysts and technical crews. Ex-hostage … Continue reading →

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Supporting those who lost homes

Posted on August 4, 2025

Israeli charity Pitchon Lev (see here previously) provided life-saving assistance to more than 11,400 people during the 12-day war with Iran. Its 15,000+ volunteers delivered food parcels, baby food, diapers, clothing, etc. to many Israelis made homeless by Iranian missile … Continue reading →

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Ozzy’s love for Judaism & Israel

Posted on July 27, 2025

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osborne, who recently passed away at the age of 76, played two packed-out concerts in Israel, in 2010 and 2018. He, and his Jewish wife Sharon, visited key religious and historical sites including Yad Vashem. He … Continue reading →

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Israeli wins Wimbledon

Posted on July 27, 2025

For the first time, Israel’s Guy Sasson with Netherland’s Niels Vink won the Wimbledon quad (wheelchair) doubles tournament, adding to their success at the French Open in June. Sasson said  “As the lion roars and as the young lion rises. … Continue reading →

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Norway plays Israel’s National Anthem

Posted on July 27, 2025

Israel’s Blessing Akwasi Afrifah won the 200-meters gold at the 2025 U-23 European Athletics Championships in Bergen, Norway. He was defending the title he won in 2024. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/411968

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Israeli American wins world poker championship

Posted on July 27, 2025

History was made at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), as Israeli-American Michael Mizrachi clinched the world championship title and walked away with a staggering $10 million prize. The son of an Israeli father, Mizrachi proudly displayed a tattoo of … Continue reading →

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Keep cool in Jerusalem

Posted on July 27, 2025

The City of Jerusalem’s ice-skating rink is back at The First Station. You can now bring all the family to cool off from the blazing summer sun. It’s one of the most advanced ice skating facilities in Israel, using real … Continue reading →

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