4,642 truckloads of goods entered Gaza last month

September deliveries included 1,444 truckloads of construction materials. 1,308 exit permits were issued for medical patients and people accompanying them.

ALEH opens new school

Israel's largest network for children with severe physical and cognitive disabilities last week dedicated a new school for special students in Jerusalem. ALEH provides 24/7 rehabilitative and medical care for 650 children around the country.

I was also privileged to visit ADI ALEH’s Negev village two weeks ago


Italian army chief is honoured

The Chief of Defense Staff of the Italian Armed Forces, General Biagio Abrate made his first visit to the Jewish State. After visiting several sites across Israel, General Abrate discussed military cooperation and mutual security challenges with IDF’s Lieutenant General Benny Gantz.

US counter-terror experts visit Israel

A delegation of 10 senior counter-terrorism experts from NYC, LA, Houston, Austin, Oakland and Montgomery County (MD) are in Israel through an educational institute of AJC. The program will showcase Israeli technological and operational advances in counter-terrorism tactics.

Six new ambassadors arrive in Israel

Egypt’s Atef Mohamed Salem Sayed Elahl and Jordan’s Walid Khalid Abdullah Obeidat presented their credentials to Israeli President Shimon Peres. The ambassadors from Armenia, Ivory Coast, Italy and Malta were also received.

Israel strengthens PA economy

Just see all the measures that the Israeli government took last month.

“Settlers” save electrocuted Arab boy

A six-year-old Palestinian Arab who was electrocuted was treated by Jews from the Samarian village of Neve Tzuf after his parents brought him in. Baruch Ram said, “We are fulfilling our duty and helping a person in distress…this is not the first time…we've never gotten a 'thank you'."

Israeli Arab woman shocks Israel’s critics

Boshra Khalaila from Deir Hana in the Galilee is working for her Masters degree in Tel Aviv. In South Africa during its “Israel Apartheid Week”, she astounded interviewers and anti-Israel protesters when she described the freedom and rights of Arabs in Israel. (A long but good read.)

Top international policewoman

67 countries were represented at the International Police Association in Eilat last month. The 450 delegates elected Superintendent Gal Sharon to the position of Vice President. It is an unprecedented achievement for a woman – and an Israeli.