Study Finds It’s Cheaper to be Healthier in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of fruits and vegetables in Israel are lower – sometimes even significantly lower — when compared to prices of fruits and vegetables in the United States and Western European countries including France, Germany and Britain. Eleven fruits and vegetables were surveyed […]
The IDF Goes Green
The IDF is making amazing strides when it comes to protecting the environment. The largest organization in Israel, the Israel Defense Forces operates numerous bases across the country. Having to supply energy to all these bases proves costly monetarily and for the environment. Recently, the IDF implemented a plan to replace all of their diesel […]
Third Intifada Already Underway?
In a recent column, influential New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman declared that a third Intifada against Israel had begun. Intifada is an Arabic word which means “shaking off” and is used to refer to a popular uprising. The First Intifada took place in Israel between December 1987 and September 1993. The Second Intifada lasted […]
Israeli Christian Leader Threatened by Arab MKs at Debate
An Israeli Christian leader was threatened by Arab Israeli Knesset members in a heated exchange during a Knesset committee meeting Wednesday. The hearing was part of an effort to legally differentiate Christians as a separate minority group from Arabs, similar to the Druze and Bedouins. That effort has been led by Likud MK Yariv Levin […]
Terrorist Attack on Popular Jerusalem Wedding Hall Thwarted
Four East Jerusalem Palestinian residents were indicted on Wednesday for planning a terrorist attack that was to take place in Jerusalem. A mass shooting attack at the popular Jerusalem Nof wedding hall was planned to occur during a wedding reception. The cell consisted of Anas Ouisat, Basel Abidat, Ahmed Sarur, and Amru Abado. The suspects, […]
Iron Dome in Action in Israel: Shooting Down Rockets
The anti-rocket interceptor system “Iron Dome” has taken down most of the rockets fired at the country. Yet as effective as the system is, there are still rockets that fall on Israeli cities.
Kerry Warned by Rabbis He Will Share Fate of Haman, Quitting Politics
A group of rabbis in Israel known for their right-wing views have written an open letter to U.S. Secretary John Kerry, chastising him for the political upheaval Kerry has brought upon Israel. The letter was sent by the Committee to Save the Land and People of Israel which is associated with the Our Land of […]
U.S. Condemns Planned Construction in East Jerusalem
At a time when Palestinian violence against Israel has been increasing and Hamas is preparing to attack, Israel is once again drawing criticism for building homes. On Wednesday, the Jerusalem municipality authorized building permits for 558 new units in three East Jerusalem neighborhoods. 386 units are planned for Har Homa, 136 for Neve Yaakov, and […]
Israeli Pharmaceutical Company on the Front Lines of Fighting Diabetes
Oramed, a Jerusalem-based pharmaceutical company, announced last week that the results of its latest trial phase were promising, putting it one step closer to its goal of developing the world’s first oral insulin pill. Oramed is currently racing Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, Great Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline and France’s Sanofi to reach this milestone. Insulin is a hormone […]
Natalie Portman Joins Israeli Initiative to Aid Syrian Refugees
Israeli born Hollywood actress Natalie Portman is using her fame to help bring awareness to the Syrian humanitarian crisis. Portman has joined forces with Operation Human Warmth to donate money and clothing to a cause which the actress stated “deeply moved” her. Operation Human Warmth was established in January by several Israeli organizations that seek […]