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Readers of this newsletter will already know these. PillCam, flexible solar panels, desert hydroponics, eco-friendly packaging, ReWalk exoskeleton, Watergen water from air, emergency bandage, AI medical imaging, lab-grown meat, and space technology.

Some 14 years ago I wrote a series of blogs about all the vital products and services you must avoid if you want to completely boycott Israel (see , , , and (TY Phillip P) ). Now here is a recent, more up-to-date, more extensive “15-steps” article by Joshua Hoffman.

The first JNS International Policy summit had an impressive line-up of speakers. Other events included Yom HaZikaron, International Bible Quiz, and Independence Day President’s reception.

Israel’s UVision (see previously) and Israel Aerospace Industries have partnered German companies to produce loitering drones for the German army. UVision and Rheinmetall are to produce the Hero series of drones.  IAI and MBDA are to promote the Harop drone.

Following the revelation (see previously) of Ireland’s broken promise not to buy arms from Israel, now Spain has been caught out with a similar promise. The Spanish government has in fact granted 46 contracts worth over 1.2 billion Euros with Israeli defense firms since 7 Oct 2023.

To mark the forthcoming Jerusalem Day, this article celebrates those Ethiopians (now Israelis) who could only dream of reaching Jerusalem, until rescued by Israel.

The grand opening of the Icon Mall in the Palestinian Authority city of Ramallah was accompanied by music, mixed dancing, and fireworks. The mall is the largest in the PA-controlled region and even has a rooftop swimming pool.  

An Israeli team from “Neonatologists for Africa” is training Ghanaian health care workers in modern neonatal resuscitation amid harsh conditions. It aims to reduce Ghana’s infant mortality rate of 59 per 1,000 births (5.6 in the US; 2.7 in Israel).

Azerbaijan could be the next Muslim country to join the Abrahan Accords. Its international stature is increasing, as is its ties with Israel. After 7 Oct 2023, citizens gathered around the Israeli Embassy in Baku, expressing support and sympathy with flowers and memorial candles.

The IDF is revising long standing grooming and uniform standards. All soldiers will be permitted to grow neatly maintained beards, regardless of religious affiliation and female soldiers can use a wider variety of nail polish colors. The new Chief of Staff wishes to support a more inclusive environment.