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Israel's Eye from Zion restores sight in developing countries
(17 Nov 2009)
Giving the gift of sight: A non-profit with zero overhead, Israel's Eye from Zion is restoring sight to hundreds of people in developing countries.
Plugging leaks and forging partnerships at WATEC
(15 Nov 2009)
Israel's new approach to the global water shortage is to share technology and forge long-term partnerships.
The Jerusalem International Oud Festival celebrates a decade
(2 Nov 2009)
The tenth annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival will be held between 12-26 November 2009 in Jerusalem and Nazareth. .
Israel: Leader of business innovation
(28 Oct 2009)
'Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle'
Seven solar technologies from Israel that could change our planet
(27 Oct 2009)
Solar technologies create a cleaner environment and break our dependence on oil.
Israeli aid team in Philippines
(27 Oct 2009)
Israeli medical team provides relief to the storm-battered Philippines.
Israel at Shanghai World Expo 2010
(26 Oct 2009)
"Innovation for Better Life"
Footprints of the builders of the Lod mosaic exposed
(15 Oct 2009)
While removing the mosaic from the ground, Israel Antiquities Authority conservators were surprised to discover 1,700 year old foot and sandal prints beneath it.
Fly with the sun at Israel's airport
(11 Oct 2009)
With its large supply of sunny days, Israel's Ben Gurion Airport will become one of the first airports in the world to generate renewable energy.
Prof. Ada Yonath awarded 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
(7 Oct 2009)
Prof. Yonath deciphered the structure and mechanism of action of ribosomes - the cell’s protein factories. Her findings are crucial for developing advanced antibiotics.
Israeli contest a trailblazer in harp world
(1 Oct 2009)
In October, the 17th International Harp Contest takes place in Israel - one of the country's most successful musical endeavors, which has set the standard for harp competitions worldwide.
Large 2,000 year old miqve exposed in Western Wall Tunnels
(23 Sep 2009)
The large and impressive miqve was uncovered in excavations of one of the most magnificent structures from the Second Temple period ever to be uncovered.
Israel - A center for international puppetry
(21 Sep 2009)
Jerusalem's world famous puppet troupe, the Train Theater has helped turn Israel into a center for international puppetry.
Unique ancient synagogue exposed at Sea of Galilee
(14 Sep 2009)
A unique synagogue, dating from the Second Temple period (50 BCE-100 CE), has been exposed in archaeological excavations at Migdal, near the Sea of Galilee.
Largest-ever collection of coins from Bar-Kokhba revolt found
(9 Sep 2009)
The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University.
Tel Aviv-Jaffa to hold its first international art biennial
(8 Sep 2009)
September is Art Month in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, with the city's first international art biennial hosting 300 artists, 10 exhibition areas, public art displays, and other events in the city's streets and a 500,000 flower carpet covering Rabin Square
Dead Sea one of 28 finalists in New 7 Wonders of Nature competition
(27 Aug 2009)
The Dead Sea, one of the 28 official finalist candidates in the online global competition to rate the New7Wonders of Nature, is currently ranked among the Top 14, according to an announcement by the New7Wonders Foundation.
Drivers and doctors on the road to peace
(26 Aug 2009)
A growing number of Palestinians are being personally chauffeured to life-saving medical appointments in Israel by volunteer Israeli drivers.
Put some peace in your tank
(19 Aug 2009)
A joint Israeli-Jordanian-Palestinian biofuel project is intended to alleviate thousands of tons of organic waste and produce one million barrels of biofuel, powering peace in the Middle East.
Third century CE mansion exposed in the City of David excavations
(17 Aug 2009)
An Israel Antiquities Authority excavation in the City of David has revealed a large third century CE building – apparently a large mansion - in excavations in the City of David, in the Walls Around Jerusalem National Park.
Double chromosomes equals more plant power
(27 Jul 2009)
Kaiima's bio-technology seems destined to grant the planet some global food security if the dire predictions about global warming prove accurate.
Israeli company develops seaweed-based gel to protect the heart
(22 Jul 2009)
Israeli company BioLineRx has used common brown seaweed as a base for a gel that can sheath the heart muscles with a protective scaffold after cardiac arrest
Teaching Arab Israelis the high-tech code
(15 Jul 2009)
Tsofen hopes that cultural and hands on training can help Israeli-Arabs find jobs in Israel's high-tech industry.
18th Maccabiah to be held in July
(24 Jun 2009)
Some 5,300 athletes from abroad and 2,000 more from Israel expected to participate in the games, held every four years in Israel.
Israel's clean coast program cited in UN report on marine litter
(16 Jun 2009)
The UNEP publication notes that quantifiable results "showed a significant improvement in coastal cleanliness."
Excavation reveals ancient aqueduct in Jerusalem
(16 Jun 2009)
An archaeological excavation in Jerusalem has revealed an ancient aqueduct that brought water to the Sultan's Pool and to the Temple Mount, supplying clean water to the city's residents and visiting pilgrims.
New chamber hopes to make peace through business
(27 May 2009)
Israeli-Palestinian trade amounted to NIS 15 billion (about US$ 4 billion) in 2008.
Searching for peace in Georgia
(27 May 2009)
Israeli police superintendent Meiri Schori is the first Israeli to join the peacekeeping ranks of the United Nations, which sends in experts from member countries to aid in peace building in war-torn regions.
First Temple period bone seal with engraved name found in Jerusalem excavations
(19 May 2009)
A bone seal, engraved with the name Shaul, from the time of the First Temple, was found in the IAA excavations in the walls around Jerusalem National Park, in the City of David.
Israeli Jewish-Christian duet sings for a vision at Eurovision
(30 Apr 2009)
Noa and Mira Awad hope that by performing together they will show the world a true model of coexistence happening inside the borders of Israel.
Translating your Tweets for a truly international service
(30 Apr 2009)
Israeli startup helps Twitter users break the language barrier
Sixth Annual Pope John Paul II Pilgrimage Peace Marathon
(23 Apr 2009)
Three weeks before the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in Israel, 200 runners signed up to participate in the Peace Marathon on Thursday, 23 April 2009.
ISOCO annual conference to be held in Tel Aviv
(19 Mar 2009)
Israel is honored to be hosting the 34th Annual Conference of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in Tel Aviv on June 8-11, 2009.
Integration of women in the IDF
(8 Mar 2009)
The IDF sees International Day for Women as a day to mark its efforts in the integration of women in the IDF.
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus
(5 Mar 2009)
In advance of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Israel in May, a 65 km trail has been marked from Nazareth to Capernaum.
US-Israel sign agreement of cooperation in renewable energy
(26 Feb 2009)
The US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act is an international collaboration aimed at creating a renewable energy storage initiative to reduce the world's oil dependence.
Tel Aviv-Yafo celebrates 100 years
(24 Feb 2009)
The Cabinet decided on February 22 that "100 Years of the First Hebrew City (Tel Aviv-Jaffa)" will be the theme for 61st year of Israel's Independence.
Royal seal impressions from the First Temple period discovered south of Jerusalem
(23 Feb 2009)
Royal seal impressions were discovered in excavations of the Israel Antiquities Authority at Umm Tuba, in the southern hills of Jerusalem.
Israel's first Arabic-speaking clown: Laughter proves the best medicine
(19 Feb 2009)
Sarhan Mahamid, an Israeli Muslim from Haifa, has become Israel's first Arabic-speaking clown, healing sick kids in Hebrew, Arabic, and gibberish.
Two cultural festivals in Tel Aviv as part of centennial celebrations
(11 Feb 2009)
The Cameri Theatre will host the first Tel Aviv International Theatre Festival, and Contempo is hosting a video art exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Israeli donors offer aid and hope to Gaza
(5 Feb 2009)
Who are the victims in Israel's recent war on terror with Gaza? Obviously it's not the people in high positions calling the shots, but the civilians, and the mothers and children -- from both sides -- who have lost loved ones during this conflict, which still has no clear resolution in sight.
Two nature festivals to be held in Israel in March
(3 Feb 2009)
Artists and bird-lovers will gather at the Hula Valley in northern Israel and Eilat in the south.
Natural gas find could transform Israel's economy
(26 Jan 2009)
Israel could be one step closed to energy independence after the discovery of "extremely significant" natural gas reserves at an offshore drilling site.
Opening the window on new green energy-savings
(20 Jan 2009)
Israeli company Alubin has developed the Seasons Windows system, which is based on a ventilated solar-screen glazing system that converts solar radiation to heat the inside of the house in winter, or reflect it outwards and cool it in in summer
A human reflex during a time of war
(5 Jan 2009)
Israeli humanitarian efforts are underway to help Palestinian civilians. Supplies include blood units, medical supplies, food - and the transfer of Gazans to Israeli hospitals for treatment
Hundreds of Byzantine gold coins found in excavations in Jerusalem
(22 Dec 2008)
A hoard comprising hundreds of gold coins was uncovered in the excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority is conducting in 'Giv‘ati car park' in the City of David, in the walls around Jerusalem National Park
Druze family unites Jews and Muslims with the gift of life
(16 Dec 2008)
The organs of a Druze teenager killed in a car crash were transplanted inside four people - two Israeli Muslims and two Israeli Jews.
US investors seek out Israeli high-tech opportunities
(15 Dec 2008)
Despite the financial crisis, many American venture capital funds and angel investors still believe Israeli high-tech firms are worth investing in.
Three faiths find common cause in Israel
(9 Dec 2008)
A predominantly Muslim group of 26 people participated in the first-ever trip to Israel organized by the UK-based Three Faiths Forum
Israeli company develops Skype-to-mobile phone hookup system
(2 Dec 2008)
iSkoot, an Israeli company located in Beit Shemesh, has developed an application that lets mobile phone users take full advantage of the Skype online phone system.
Findings strengthen identification of Herod's grave
(19 Nov 2008)
New excavations strengthen identification of Herod’s grave at Herodium. They include the revelation of more family sarcophagi, a theater and a loggia located at the top of the theater
Israeli researchers pioneer laser treatment for sealing wounds
(16 Nov 2008)
A team of Israeli researchers has developed a new technique that will allow surgeons to seal incisions by laser, with less scarring and less exposure to infection.
Israeli startup EWA squeezes drinking water from thin air
(3 Nov 2008)
Israeli startup EWA has developed a new technology that allows users to extract fresh water from the air, heralding in a new era for the many countries around the world where clean water is a luxury.
Israel builds its first 'eco-friendly' town
(5 Oct 2008)
The Gilboa Regional Council is planning to establish the first planned, eco-friendly community in Israel, with infrastructure and services designed not just to encourage, but to actually enforce environmentally responsible behavior.
Israel - A paradise for birds and bird watchers
(23 Sep 2008)
Every fall, the skies of Israel fill with the sight of 500 million birds, migrating south from Europe to warmer climates in Asia and Africa - a paradise for bird watchers.
Second MDA Olympics 2008
(15 Sep 2008)
More than 200 first aid providers and paramedics from Israel and 12 other countries around the world competed in two days of contests at the Dead Sea.
Israel Diamond Museum displays ancient jewelry
(11 Sep 2008)
New exhibition of rare and ancient jewelry excavated in archeological sites throughout Israel - "Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver" - pays tribute to Israel's rich tradition of jewelry design.
Additions - Innovative Israeli exhibition at 11th Venice Biennale for Architecture
(3 Sep 2008)
The Israeli pavilion, to open on September 12, is proud to present the experimental exhibition Additions - Architecture along a Continuum.
Southern wall of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period discovered in excavations on Mt. Zion
(3 Sep 2008)
The Southern Wall of Jerusalem, dating to the time of the Hasmonean dynasty, was discovered on Mount Zion
Revving up Israel's automobile industry
(2 Sep 2008)
The global automotive industry is becoming aware of the fact that Israel is the place for innovative materials and new technologies, with leading manufacturers already employing advanced Israeli automotive products in their vehicles.
Israeli exoskeleton allows paraplegics to walk
(28 Aug 2008)
Thanks to an Israeli-developed exoskeleton, dubbed ReWalk, many wheelchair-bound people will now be able to stand up, walk and even climb stairs.
Unique biblical discovery at City of David excavation site
(18 Aug 2008)
Head archeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar: "It is not very often that such a discovery happens in which real figures of the past shake off the dust of history and so vividly revive the stories of the Bible."
Cholera prevention program developed by Hebrew U. students adopted by International Red Cross
(13 Aug 2008)
A cholera prevention program developed by students of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School's International Masters in Public Health Program has been adopted by the Red Cross in Kenya.
Bauhaus-era plant to power Jordan Valley eco-tourism
(11 Aug 2008)
An Israeli-Jordanian initiative project, spearheaded by Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME), aims to revive the Jordan valley, and the Rotenberg compound along with it, as a unique eco-tourism site spanning both sides of the border.
Hebrew University archaeological excavations uncover Roman temple in Zippori (Sepphoris)
(11 Aug 2008)
Findings show signs of mixed city of Jews, pagans and Christians.
Large olive press discovered in northern Israel
(6 Aug 2008)
An ancient olive-oil production complex dating from the 6th-7th Centuries CE - one of the largest ever exposed in Israel - was discovered at Ahihud, in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority.
One step at a time
(4 Aug 2008)
Two Israeli-Arab women are undertaking national service as volunteers at the Emek Medical Center, despite hostility from their peers.
2000 children from 33 countries helped by Israeli SACH
(30 Jul 2008)
A 3-year old Angolan boy is the 2000th child to treated by Save a Child's Heart (SACH), the Israeli-based international humanitarian project providing life-saving heart surgeries and follow-up care for children from developing countries.
Hebrew U. researchers develop new techniques to kill dormant bacteria
(30 Jul 2008)
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found new ways to kill dormant bacteria that have become seemingly resistant to antibiotics.
Knesset Approves Clean Air Law
(30 Jul 2008)
The law, expected to bring about a revolution in Israel's treatment of air quality hazards that are harmful to health, was passed after three years of deliberation.
Israeli professor receives Life's Work Prize for women in science
(28 Jul 2008)
Professor Ada Yonath is the first Israeli to win a lifetime's achievement award from L'Oreal and UNESCO for her vital work identifying how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
Baha'i shrines in Israel added to UNESCO World Heritage List
(15 Jul 2008)
The two most sacred sites for the Baha'i religion, both located in Israel, have been recognized by UNESCO as being part of the cultural heritage of humanity and join 850 sites in Israel and around the world.
Cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian companies sets the pace for building peace
(7 Jul 2008)
Palestinian and Israeli companies prove that economic cooperation and common goals provide an excellant foundation for a bridge to peace
Fish cage era in Eilat is finally over
(24 Jun 2008)
Following years of public struggles and government deliberations, the last fish was taken out of the fish cages in the Gulf of Eilat on June 17, 2008.
Great Isaiah Scroll on view to the public
(23 Jun 2008)
Swords into plowshares: The Isaiah scroll and its message of peace, the most complete biblical Dead Sea scroll ever found, will be on view to the public for the first time in over forty years in the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum from May19 through August 30, 2008
When it comes to Alzheimer's there is no Mid East conflict
(11 Jun 2008)
The Hebrew University and Al Quds Palestinian University organized a three-day international conference on Alzheimer's recently, their second US-Israeli-Palestinian Brain Research Conference.
First official Israeli humanitarian goodwill ambassador to Africa
(8 Jun 2008)
Israeli Singer Nurit Galron recently accompanied American film actress Mia Farrow (UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador) on a UNICEF mission to the Central African Republic, to learn and raise awareness to the state of the children in the country.
Israel's avian savior
(3 Jun 2008)
Prof. Reuven Yosef, director of the International Birding and Research Center in Eilat (IBRCE) has built a sanctuary for migrating birds.
Biomed Israel 2008 Conference a great success
(2 Jun 2008)
Research and industry leaders in the field of biotechnology met, talked, listened and made deals at the annual Biomed Conference in Tel Aviv on May 27-29, 2008.
Quranet - A bridge between the Islamic world and the West
(28 May 2008)
One of the projects exhibited at the Israeli Presidential Conference in May 2008 was Quranet - an educational tool which reveals the beauty of the Quran and its respect for human dignity.
Emek Medical Center saves Bedouin snake bite victim
(26 May 2008)
Nadia Aieed almost died when a poisonous viper bit her as she was working in the fields near Jericho.
Prehistoric cave uncovered in Western Galilee
(22 May 2008)
A stalactite cave containing prehistoric remains was exposed in the Western Galilee. Among the artifacts found are flint implements and the bones of animals long extinct.
Ministerial Environment Committee Adopts National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to Combating Marine Oil Pollution
(20 May 2008)
On May 18, 2008, the Ministerial Environment Committee, headed by Environmental Protection Minister Gideon Ezra, decided to adopt Minister Ezra's proposal for a National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to Combating Marine Oil Pollution.
Citramed's citrus extract could be world's first natural preservative
(19 May 2008)
Israeli company Citramed has developed a method to squeeze all the antibacterial properties found in the rind of citrus fruit and apply it as a preservative in health products and as a natural preservative in the food industry.
Israel flies in relief volunteers to Myanmar
(12 May 2008)
As the death toll in Myanmar (formerly Burma) rises to more than 23,335, according to official reports, and the risk of disease mounts, Israeli relief workers have flown out to the disaster torn region.
Olive oil brings Jews and Arabs together in cooperation
(14 Apr 2008)
Traditionally a predominantly Arab-owned and operated industry in the region, Israel is partnering with Arab sectors by bringing technological advances to the table and raising standards for competing globally in major olive oil consumer markets
Finding the heart of Nazareth
(8 Apr 2008)
Young Israeli entrepreneur converts a 200-year-old mansion in the old city of Nazareth into a modern-day guesthouse.
Israeli aid group to observe elections in Nepal
(8 Apr 2008)
A team of volunteers from the Israeli humanitarian aid group Tevel b'Tzedek will be observing Nepal's elections to the Constituent Assembly (CA) on April 10.
March 2008 issue of Israel Environment Bulletin published
(1 Apr 2008)
Volume 33 of the Israel Environment Bulletin looks at some of the main issues on Israel's environmental agenda in 2007.
Ethiopian diplomat gives Israel a new look
(31 Mar 2008)
Born in a rural village in the Gondar region of Ethiopia, Beylanesh Zevadia immigrated to Israel in 1984. In 1993, at the age of 25, she joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and became the first Ethiopian in the Israeli Diplomatic Service.
Ministry of Public Security: Dog breeding and training program for security purposes
(26 Mar 2008)
In today's era, when fighting crime and global terror is on the top of the public agenda, the use of trained dogs in the security and policing field both in Israel and abroad has become more and more common and efficient. The dogs are trained to detect drugs and any other contraband substances that can be used in a terrorist attack or criminal acts.
Israel takes stock of its greenhouse gases
(17 Mar 2008)
Despite having no legal obligation to do so, Israeli government and industry recently hosted an international workshop aimed at setting up a voluntary mechanism to help its business and trade measure its greenhouse gases.
Israel equips international doctors with survival aids
(25 Feb 2008)
Physicians from around the globe are invited to participate in the MFA-sponsored International Postgraduate Training Program in Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
Israeli transgenic plants offer safer human collagen
(19 Feb 2008)
Israeli startup CollPlant, headed by Prof. Oded Shoseyov of the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has managed to introduce five different human genes into a single plant cell to create a superior fully functional human collagen product.
Israeli researchers close in on drought-resistant crops
(11 Feb 2008)
Israeli researchers at Ben Gurion University have identified the genes that allow plants to tolerate and survive the harsh desert conditions.
Tel Aviv University seismologist finds peace on unsteady ground
(7 Feb 2008)
Tel Aviv University seismologist, Dr. Hillel Wust-Bloch has masterminded a new earthquake mapping research partnership between Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli scientists.
Israeli film, Beaufort, in race for Oscar
(5 Feb 2008)
The Israeli film, Beaufort, based on Ron Leshem's novel and directed by Joseph Cedar, has been nominated for an Oscar for the best Foreign Language film by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles
Environmental Protection Minister represents Israel in Mediterranean Action Plan Meeting
(20 Jan 2008)
An Israeli delegation participated in the 15th meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention, convened in Almeria, Spain.
Bali Roadmap Launches Process toward New Climate Change Treaty
(18 Dec 2007)
Following marathon discussions, 187 countries adopted the Bali roadmap which charts the course for a new negotiating process that will be concluded by 2009 and will lead to a successor to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The roadmap includes decisions on adaptation, reduction of greenhouse gas emission, technologies and financing
Israel's EcoOcean charts the deep 'green' seas
(10 Dec 2007)
Founded by a team from Tel Aviv University, Israeli NPO EcoOcean's custom-made ship enables scientists from all over the world to study marine life in the Mediterranean in an effort to improve the marine and coastal environment.
Israeli 'guided missiles' induce cancer cells to commit suicide
(26 Nov 2007)
Technology developed by Israeli startup Target-In is like a guided missile that can recognize and kill inflamed cells from tumors and other diseases. But it doesn't just shoot diseased cells down, it makes them commit suicide.
Israel and Jordan complete successful marine pollution exercise in Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba
(19 Nov 2007)
With the aim of testing preparedness of response to large-scale oil pollution, a full-scale marine pollution combat exercise, in cooperation with Jordanian authorities and other stakeholders, took place in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba.
Jewish-Arab soccer team scores a victory with Israel's Darfur refugees
(12 Nov 2007)
A Jerusalem area soccer team, established with the aims of integrating Jewish and Arab players, expanded their scope of coexistence recently by inviting a group of 50 political refugees from war-torn Darfur to watch the club play a match at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium.
Israeli film wins prestigious awards and international acclaim
(6 Nov 2007)
Director Eran Kolirin's understated feature film debut, The Band's Visit, eloquently communicates the optimistic message that perhaps the peoples of the Middle East can indeed live together in peace.
New water technology products and innovations unveiled at WATEC 2007
(5 Nov 2007)
Some 2,000 foreign visitors from 60 countries were drawn to the 4th annual three-day WATEC water technology convention that was held in Tel Aviv from October 30 to November 1
Weizmann Institute launches a new nationwide Women in Science Program
(4 Nov 2007)
11 young Israeli women scientists are to receive career enhancement awards from the new nationwide 'Women in Science' program established by the Weizmann Institute of Science
WATEC Israel 2007 - Water Technologies & Environmental Control
(29 Oct 2007)
WATEC 2007, to be held in Israel from October 30 - November 1, 2007, is intended to display such technologies, emphasizing those developed in Israel.
Israeli scientists identify genes that affect responses of Multiple Sclerosis patients to treatment
(15 Oct 2007)
A group of Israeli scientists from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the Weizmann Institute of Science and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, have identified genes responsible for the positive response of many multiple sclerosis patients to the drug Copaxone. The first original Israeli drug to be approved by the FDA, Copaxone is today marketed in over 40 countries worldwide, including the US, Europe, Australia, and Latin America.
Two Iraqi children to come to Israel for emergency heart surgery
(11 Oct 2007)
At a screening clinic held by Israeli doctors earlier this month in Jordan, two Iraqi children aged 5 months and 11 years were referred for emergency medical treatment in Israel due to the severity of their heart conditions.
Israeli team develops GPS accuracy for keyhole neurosurgery using mini-robot
(8 Oct 2007)
Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher Prof. Leo Joskowicz, founder and head of the Computer-Aided Surgery and Medical Image Processing Laboratory, has developed a tiny robot able to guide keyhole neurosurgery procedures with great accuracy.
Israeli company develops new technology able to make complex eye-surgery commonplace
(24 Sep 2007)
An Israeli specialist in complex eye surgery for glaucoma patients has developed a new laser technology that promises to transform the difficult and rarely done surgery into a commonplace procedure that can be carried out by regular eye surgeons all over the world.
Israeli education program helps urban American students realize their learning potential
(17 Sep 2007)
New partnership between Jerusalem-based International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential (ICELP) and the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) will transform the urban educational system from one that oftentimes leads children with hopeless futures into a future of promise
MASHAV-sponsored event at UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Madrid
(10 Sep 2007)
MFA-sponsored event at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Cop8) being held in Madrid showcases Israel's leading role in the worldwide battle against desertification and the development of arid regions.
Weizmann Institute curriculum package recognised by UNESCO
(9 Sep 2007)
A curriculum package for middle school students written by Weizmann Institute scientists on the link between man and the environment, has won recognition by UNESCO as a worldwide model in environmental studies
Deputy Director General of the Division for International Organizations and the United Nations meets with heads of the Red Cross of Cyprus, Georgia and Botswana.
(4 Sep 2007)
The Deputy Director General of the Division for International Organizations and the United Nations met today with heads of the Red Cross of Cyprus, Georgia and Botswana to discuss regional cooperation on humanitarian issues.
Mini-Nose system sniffs out improvised explosives
(3 Sep 2007)
The Mini-Nose explosive detection system, developed by Herzliya-based Scent Detection Technologies Ltd., is a portable, hand-held, highly-sensitive device able to digitally recreate the mammalian olfactory processes for trace and particle detection.
An Israeli company drills for oil in algae
(27 Aug 2007)
Israeli company Seambiotic has developed a revolutionary system that enables the production of biofuel from algae. Already in the testing stage, the company plans to build its first large-scale biofuel reactor by next year with a large international partner.
Israeli company develops warning system for epileptic seizures
(20 Aug 2007)
Israeli startup BioLert is developing a warning device called Epilert, a remote monitoring solution for people with epilepsy and their caregivers.
Medical Cadets spend a week in Turkey
(16 Aug 2007)
Israeli and Turkish teenage volunteers spend a week together at a summer camp in Turkey honing their first aid skills.
Save a Child's Heart welcomes Rwandan children to Israel
(14 Aug 2007)
Five Rwandan children, all suffering from serious heart disease, will undergo surgery at Wolfson Medical Center, as part of the humanitarian project "Save a Child's Heart".
Israeli-Jordanian team set up first artificial coral reef in the Red Sea
(13 Aug 2007)
A team of Israeli and Jordanian scientists has developed the world's first artificial coral reef. The reef proposes a unique new approach to conservation of the sea and has widespread potential use around the globe.
MASHAV publishes 2006 annual report
(8 Aug 2007)
In 2006, the Center for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sponsored a series of courses covering a wide range of topics, training thousands of participants in 108 countries around the world
Israeli-developed microcapsules deliver active agents straight to the skin
(30 Jul 2007)
Tagra Biotechnologies groundbreaking micro-encapsulation technology heralds the brave new world of skin care. The company's products deliver active natural or chemical agents to the skin when and where needed
Key to cinnamon anti-viral extract found in the Bible
(23 Jul 2007)
A scientist from Tel Aviv University's Department of Zoology has developed a unique cinnamon extract that is touted to quell viral infections from HIV to Avian flu.
'Angry' cell treatment harnesses power of immune system to destroy cancer cells
(16 Jul 2007)
The immunotherapy drug, developed by Shoham-based company Immunovative Therapies, incorporates living immune cells as the active ingredient in the treatment of cancer, stimulating the body's own immune system to fight the tumor
Environmental concerns bring Israelis, Jordanians and Palestinians together
(9 Jul 2007)
A multi-national group, known as the Dead Sea Triangle, has been formed to discuss the future of the Great Rift Valley and to step up the environmental collaboration already in progress through innovative and large-scale projects
Israeli patent moves closer to achieving oral insulin treatment
(25 Jun 2007)
An Israeli company has registered a patent for the oral delivery of insulin - the world's first insulin pill for the treatment of diabetes. Currently undergoing Phase I trials, the new treatment will reduce patients' dependence on insulin injections.
Special screening of award-winning film at the Foreign Ministry
(25 Jun 2007)
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Deputy Director General Arthur Avnon welcomed the diplomatic corps to a special screening of Etgar Keret's award-winning film, Meduzot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Israel successfully launches Ofek 7 satellite
(11 Jun 2007)
Ofek 7, an Israeli-produced remote-sensing satellite, was successfully launched and injected into orbit.
Israeli stocks ring the bells in the US and UK
(11 Jun 2007)
Israel is the number one foreign issuer on the NASDAQ stock exchange, ahead of countries with stronger economies like China, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Israeli cinematographers win prestigious awards at the 60th Cannes Film Festival
(28 May 2007)
The 60th Cannes Film Festival featured a plethora of new Israeli productions, two of which won prestigious prizes.
First international conference on sustainable energy as catalyst for regional development
(24 May 2007)
The Arava and Eilat region in southern Israel is committed to becoming a global leader by adopting a comprehensive strategy of innovative renewable energy ventures as the core of its regional development plans.
Israel's IAI tapped by EU to develop environmentally friendly air travel
(20 May 2007)
Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has recently been accepted as a major partner in a new European research and development project, the 'Clean Sky JTI', together with major European aerospace industries.
Israeli study finds air pollution cuts vital mountain rainfall
(14 May 2007)
Israeli researcher shows that the direct inverse relationship between the amount of pollution particles in the air and the fall in rain is having a negative impact on the planet's water cycles
Israeli surgeons restore eyesight to patients in the developing world
(7 May 2007)
MASHAV program helps Israeli eye surgeons restore sight to patients in developing world. The program is operated by the MFA Center for International Cooperation.
International scientists learn how Israel combats desertification with forestry
(30 Apr 2007)
As the problem of desertification increases in significance globally, international scientists convene in Jerusalem to learn Israel's techniques for making the desert recede.
Pope Benedict XVI blesses participants in 4th Annual John Paul II Peace Run
(25 Apr 2007)
The Pilgrimage Marathon for Peace aims to encourage peace in the region and promote Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
New device makes walking easier for MS patients
(10 Apr 2007)
Israeli-developed auditory device developed by Prof. Yoram Baram of the Haifa Technion makes walking easier for MS patients.
Israeli company develops biological cleaning process
(8 Apr 2007)
By letting Mother Nature do the heavy work, Israeli company BioPetroClean provides a solution that is eight times cheaper than cleaning by mechanical means.
Israeli discovery converts dangerous radioactive waste into clean energy
(19 Mar 2007)
An Israeli firm has taken the laws of science and turned them into a useful invention for mankind - a reactor that converts radioactive, hazardous and municipal waste into inert byproducts such as glass and clean energy.
Israel promotes marketing campaign for Golan Heights apples to Syria
(26 Feb 2007)
Marketing campaign for the export of 10,000 tons of apples to the Syrian market begins today.
Israel's Bedouin women turn desert plants into skin remedies
(25 Feb 2007)
Bedouin women are behind the Asala Desert Nature project, aimed at producing a range of unique skin care products based on traditional Bedouin herbal lore.
Israeli film makers awarded at Berlin International Film Festival
(18 Feb 2007)
Directors Joseph Cedar, Dror Shaul and Eitan Fox receive awards at the 57th International Berlin Film Festival
23rd Jerusalem International Book Fair - February 2007
(14 Feb 2007)
The 23rd International Book Fair will open in Jerusalem on Sunday, February 18, and will run until Friday, February 23, 2007, at the Binyanei Haooma Convention Center.
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 70th anniversary
(5 Feb 2007)
US music lovers join the birthday fun for Israel's greatest classical ensemble - the IPO
Doctors from around the world come to Israel for professional training
(4 Feb 2007)
Fourteen docters and nurses from South America, Africa and Asia undergo three-month training course in Israel.
Discovering the secret to the civilization-starting chickpea
(23 Jan 2007)
Scientists from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem believe that ancient man could distinguish the higher level of tryptophan in the chickpeas and knew that it was good for them.
Israeli and Diaspora backpackers to assist street children in Nepal
(21 Jan 2007)
The new Jerusalem-based non-profit Tevel b'Tzedek will begin its first backpacker humanitarian program in Nepal this coming April.
Turning shale and asphalt into oil
(15 Jan 2007)
The Hom-Tov process with its side product of dry fuel is far more energy efficient than any other shale oil process under research.
Impressive evidence of ancient Jerusalem uncovered
(14 Jan 2007)
In excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in the western part of the Western Wall plaza, significant evidence regarding the study of ancient Jerusalem is being uncovered.
Israeli-Palestinian team cleaning up regional rivers
(7 Jan 2007)
"We need to come forward with a clear Palestinian and Israeli vision of how to address these problems, what is in our best interests, what should be done, and how much it will cost."
Ethiopian Israelis provide training for Rwandan youth village
(25 Dec 2006)
A ten-person delegation of Rwandan youth experts recently spent a week at the Yemin Orde Youth Village south of Haifa in order to gain tools for opening a village for displaced youths in Rwanda.
UN conference at Ben-Gurion University highlights Israel's leadership in desert research
(8 Nov 2006)
With the support of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an international conference on desertification is currently being held in Israel (Nov 6-9). Over 200 people from 30 countries have come to Israel to learn about "Deserts and Desertification: Challenges and Opportunities."
Telecom 2006 - where Israeli technology and communication come together
(6 Nov 2006)
The best and brightest that Israel has to offer for the future will be on display this week at the Telecom 2006 conference in Tel Aviv (Nov 6-8).
Israeli arts and entertainment breaks through to the big time
(6 Nov 2006)
Israeli musicians, filmmakers, actors and dancers and artists have been shaking up the international scene in growing numbers over the last five years.
Israeli Andy Ram takes title at Wimbledon
(9 Jul 2006)
Ram and his partner, Russian Vera Zvonareva, defeated Americans Bob Bryan and Venus Williams to take the mixed doubles title - Israel's first professional Grand Slam championship.
The Israeli rainmakers
(9 Jul 2006)
Scientists plan to produce rain in sub-tropical areas during the cloudless summer months by altering air currents using a unique thermal material developed in Israel.
Gene that withstands salinity could mark agricultural boon
(2 Jul 2006)
Israeli researchers from the Institute of Evolution of the University of Haifa have succeeded in isolating a gene that withstands salinity.
Cornerstone laid for MDA first aid station in Sahnin
(1 Jun 2006)
The new station will be built with the help of a donation by Magen David Adom UK.
Underground world found at quarry
(31 May 2006)
Previously unknown species discovered at cave located within premise of cement factory in city of Ramle(Courtesy Ynet)
Israeli doctors deliver new smiles
(28 May 2006)
'Operation New Smile' established by Israeli doctors provides needed plastic surgery and medical care in the Third World.
Israeli researchers stem the tide of desertification
(21 May 2006)
Israeli scientists, using know-how gained from decades of 'making the desert bloom', are at the forefront of the global effort to find new technologies.
Black Hebrew Eddie Butler to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest
(14 May 2006)
"I'm more than happy to represent the country I was born in," says Israeli Eurovision contestant Eddie Butler. "I love Jerusalem, I love Israel, I live for this country."
International conference spotlights Israel's water technologies
(14 May 2006)
Resorting to technological ingenuity, Israel has emerged as a leader in developing water purification, irrigation and desalination technologies.
Buffett acquisition of Wertheimer's Iscar puts Israel on the investment map
(7 May 2006)
In the largest ever buy-out of an Israeli company, American investor Warren Buffett has paid $4 billion for an 80 percent stake in Iscar Metalworking Cos., an industry leader in metal-cutting tools owned by the Wertheimer family.
Israel launches world's first underwater museum at Caesarea
(30 Apr 2006)
The ancient port of Caesarea, along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, was inaugurated as the world's first underwater museum.
Agritech 2006 to be largest ever
(26 Apr 2006)
More than 50 ground-breaking agricultural innovations are to be made public at the Agritech Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Nissan Poetry Festival at Maghar - April 2006
(25 Apr 2006)
The Nissan Arab-Jewish Poetry Festival is held annually in Maghar, in the Lower Galilee, with the participation of poets from Israel and abroad.
Israeli diabetes researcher wins US young investigator award
(23 Apr 2006)
Shany Blum, a 30-year-old Israeli doctor, was part of a team that developed a blood test for diabetic patients to assess their relative risk of future complications.
Israeli technology IDs traces of explosives
(3 Apr 2006)
CarrySafe checks carry-on luggage for explosives.
Excavations in Kfar Kana reveal settlements from time of King Solomon and Roman period
(13 Mar 2006)
New excavations reveal findings from the Jewish settlement of “Kana of the Galilee” dating from the Roman period.
Schneider Children's Hospital: A healing place for children
(5 Mar 2006)
Schneider was the first Israeli hospital to recognize the need for extensive hospital facilities dedicated solely to children and strives to be a "bridge for peace."
Bridging the Rift at the Dead Sea
(1 Mar 2006)
A delegation of scientists from Jordan and Israel for the first time crossed the Dead Sea border in a research vessel sponsored by the international Bridge the Rift (BTR) Fund.
Israeli pedagogical network promotes collaborative learning via the Internet
(7 Feb 2006)
A joint project of the Israel Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (Pedagogic Secretariat) and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Department for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation)
Profile: Israeli conductor and composer Gil Shohat
(22 Jan 2006)
Shohat became music director of the Israel Chamber Orchestra last fall, the youngest conductor ever of a major local orchestra.
Israeli startup develops method to predict and prevent earthquakes
(2 Jan 2006)
Terramoto, an Israeli company, has developed a three-stage method that its founder believes will provide the answers that scientists need to prevent major earthquakes from occurring along known fault lines.
Israeli breakthrough paves way for 'green' diapers
(26 Dec 2005)
Exotech asserts that its new polymer, which can be used for anything from biodisposable 'green' diapers to a new bandage for burn victims, is 100 percent biodegradable and biocompatible.
Israeli researchers help stem mental retardation in Arab village
(18 Dec 2005)
A team of Israeli scientists is helping to turn around the high rate of mentally retarded babies born in an Israeli Arab village. The team has developed a blood test they bring to the village to determine if adults are carriers of the gene that causes the defect.
International Exposure 2005 - Showcase of Israeli culture
(1 Dec 2005)
"International Exposure" is an annual event which provides a showcase of Israeli dance and theater performances for a delegation of festival programmers and theater directors from all over the world.
Megiddo Prison dig yields rare 3rd-4th century Christian structure
(9 Nov 2005)
Drawing of fish on the mosaic floor discovered in the Megiddo Prison excavation.
Israeli professor shares Nobel Prize in Economics for 2005
(10 Oct 2005)
The prize will be awarded jointly to Robert J. Aumann of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and to Thomas C. Schelling of the University of Maryland, "for having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis."
Israeli researchers find connection between brain and bone density
(25 Sep 2005)
For sufferers of osteoporosis, a new study conducted in Israel that determines the brain plays an important role in maintaining proper bone density provides a ray of hope.
Putting Israel's historic sites on the map - and on the UNESCO World Heritage List
(18 Sep 2005)
Israel contains many places that are important and central to the heritage of mankind. In recent years, the value of these sites has been recognized officially by the international community through UNESCO.
Deaf-blind actors of "Na Laga'at" perform worldwide
(21 Aug 2005)
The deaf-blind actors of "Na Laga'at" have performed in Zurich, UN headquarters in Geneva, and will be performing at the Lincoln Center in New York on September 15th.
MDA, Foreign Ministry donate two ambulances to Kenya
(15 Aug 2005)
Israel’s Magen David Adom, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, last month donated two ambulances to the Kenyan Red Cross.
Archeology: News from the Field
(10 Aug 2005)
Two recent excavations uncover ancient water systems.
Desalination plant opens in Ashkelon
(7 Aug 2005)
The world's largest desalination plant will supply 15 percent of Israel's household water needs.
Weizmann Institute solar energy project promises to advance use of hydrogen fuel
(4 Aug 2005)
Innovative solar technology that may offer a “green” solution to the production of hydrogen fuel has been successfully tested on a large scale at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Israeli device goes straight to the bone