Israel Active

When Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem hosted an International seminar on emergency medical aid, 60 overseas doctors came face to face with the reality of Israel’s work with Palestinian Arabs.

The black community in Dimona celebrated the Jewish festival of Shavuot in style.

Colombian pop singer and UN Goodwill Ambassador Shakira is promoting her global education campaign with a stop at a joint Israeli-Arab school in Jerusalem.

Israel approved the delivery of $100 million of materials needed to build 1,200 new homes and 18 new schools in Gaza. “I welcome this significant step,” said UN Envoy Robert Serry.

Jamal Hakroush, will be promoted to the post of deputy head of Traffic Police this week. He is the first Muslim policeman to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.

Many Israeli Arabs want to contribute toward Israeli society by serving in the Israel Defense Forces and integrating into their home country. Bedouin and Druze Israeli communities actively encourage IDF service. Christian and non-Bedouin Muslim Israeli Arabs volunteer to proudly serve in the IDF, often in units comprised entirely of Israeli Arab citizens. Here are some testimonials.

The Israeli government paid out 131 million shekels earned income tax credit in 2010 to the poorer sections of Israel’s economy. The Arab sector received the largest proportion (26%).

Lewinsky Park in South Tel Aviv has been revolutionised by a library designed for migrants. It has no walls or doors and its huge bookcases resemble a pair of open arms.

The Druze minority in Israel has always been proud to serve in the Israel Defence Forces. Now the Israeli government is building a national heritage site to commemorate fallen Druze soldiers.

Israeli President Shimon Peres visited the Bedouin village of Hura in the Negev. He was made an honorary sheikh - an Arabic term of respect reserved for village elders and religious leaders.