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Israel climbs up the passport rankings

Posted on July 27, 2025

The Israeli passport has risen one place to 18th in the latest Henley & Partners Global passport index based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Israelis can now travel visa-free, or obtain visa-on-arrival access, to 168 destinations. … Continue reading →

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“Brazil-Israel Friendship Day”

Posted on July 27, 2025

Brazil’s Federal Senate has passed a law establishing on Apr 12 as “Brazil–Israel Friendship Day”. It signals growing pushback against President Lula da Silva’s increasingly hostile stance toward Jerusalem. Apr 12 is the anniversary of Brazil’s opening of its embassy … Continue reading →

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Taiwan donates to new medical center

Posted on July 27, 2025

Taiwan’s representative in Israel, Abby Ya-Ping Lee, has presented a significant financial donation to the Nanasi Medical Center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin. It is the first time a foreign country has donated to the development of Jewish communities … Continue reading →

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Dancing for change (and clean water)

Posted on July 27, 2025

This isn’t just a dance. It’s a celebration of survival. In partnership with the world-famous Ghetto Kids, Israel’s Innovation Africa shares the transformation of Karamoja – a village in Uganda – that has clean water for the first time. No … Continue reading →

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Christians unite for Israel

Posted on July 27, 2025

Christians United for Israel, with over 10 million members, held its annual conference in Washington. Speakers told the audience that we’re living in a time of revealed miracles. Who could have predicted Israel would neutralize Hamas, incapacitate Hezbollah and broke … Continue reading →

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Israelis replant Catholic vineyard

Posted on July 27, 2025

The monks at the French abbey in Israel’s Judean Foothills, lost their vineyards and olive trees in the Spring wildfires, started by Arab arson. Israeli volunteers have begun replanting vines and revitalizing the olive trees. https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-catholic-monks-vineyard-was-burned-in-wildfires-israelis-dig-in-to-help-replant/

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mRNA vaccine upgraded

Posted on July 27, 2025

Tel Aviv University and Israel Institute for Biological Research scientists have enhanced their 2023 creation (see here) of the world’s first mRNA-based vaccine against bubonic plague which is spread through the skin (flea bites). The new vaccine protects against pneumonic … Continue reading →

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Home ultrasound for fetal monitoring

Posted on July 27, 2025

Israel’s IMMA Health has developed a patient-operated robotic ultrasound device, It pushes fertility care into the digital era by making IVF smarter, more scalable, and more humane. It should give women more control over their care and help fertility centers … Continue reading →

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Born from grief, built for life

Posted on July 27, 2025

After his brother was murdered by Hamas on Oct 7, Omri Stav, CEO of Israel’s Era, is transforming fertility care. Era provides clarity, guidance, and support for the 1in 6 people struggling with fertility. Era is developing an AI-driven system … Continue reading →

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ZAKA to open resilience centers

Posted on July 27, 2025

Israeli NGO ZAKA, plans to open resilience centers around Israel. They will provide healing therapies to first responders as well as cater to Israelis who are struggling with mental health. ZAKA’s 3,000 volunteers provide the most holy of services – … Continue reading →

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