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Israel since 1967

Excellent video from Ambassador Yoram Ettinger highlighting the transformation of Israel from a burden to the US, to a major benefit and ally.  And hear what Israel has provided to the US since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ9nS6GBsEU https://theettingerreport.com/the-post-1967-turning-point-of-us-israel-cooperation-a-new-7-minute-video/

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Israel to build embassy in Morocco

Israel has signed a contract to build a $4 million embassy in Morocco. It will be on the same site as the previous Israeli embassy which was closed and abandoned in 2000. when diplomatic relations were severed. https://www.jns.org/israel-signs-contract-to-build-embassy-in-morocco/

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Spotting shady maritime vessels

The New York Times recently published a lengthy article featuring Israel’s Windward (see here previously). Windward identifies vessels on the high seas, transmitting fake location coordinates to circumvent international laws and sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/world/americas/ships-gps-international-law.html?

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Israeli appointed to cabinet of new UN President

Israel’s Sarah Weiss Ma’udi, has been appointed to the Cabinet of Ambassador Csaba Kőrösi of Hungary, who becomes President of the UN General Assembly on Sep 13. Sarah becomes Senior Adviser and Deputy Team Leader for the Legal, Budget and … Continue reading

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Lifesaving is on the crest of a wave

Surf lifesaving was included in this summer’s Maccabiah Games for the first time – there were even Israeli Arab contestants. It led to the International Life-Saving Federation welcoming Israel as a member and the Royal Moroccan Life-Saving Federation coming to … Continue reading

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Israeli startup adopts 130 endangered wolves

Israel’s Overwolf (see here previously) surprised its 130 employees by presenting each one with an adoption certificate for an endangered European wolf. To mark International Wolf Day on Aug 13, Overwolf donated to the Born Free Foundation’s preservation program. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-company-throws-its-workers-to-the-wolves-sort-of/

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Fashion for people with disabilities

Israeli startup Palta operates the world’s first certification program for inclusive clothing for people who have difficulty dressing due to cerebral palsy, arthritis, etc. Palta’s own designs includes Braille tags, smart fabrics, and the official Israeli uniform for the 2020 … Continue reading

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Starving brain tumors

Tel Aviv University scientists have discovered that brain cells called astrocytes, which normally support brain function, are highjacked by tumors to block the immune system and feed the tumors. The scientists eliminated the astrocytes in the lab, and within days … Continue reading

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Two antibodies kill nearly all coronavirus strains

Tel Aviv University researchers have identified two antibodies, TAU-1109 and TAU-2310, from recovered coronavirus patients that are 95% effective in neutralizing Covid-19 variants. When concentrated, they can be the basis for a one-time booster for all. https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/coronavirus/1662546747-new-israeli-research-could-make-covid-vaccines-unnecessary https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-03739-5

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18-year-old saves sister’s life

18-year-old Moriah had just completed a first-aid course with emergency NGO United Hatzalah, when she saw her 6-year-old sister Miriam choking on a candy. Moriah remembered the Heimlich maneuver. Within a few seconds the candy came out and Miriam started … Continue reading

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