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Israeli women join global tech network; International demand for Israeli courses; Israeli Jewish paramedic saves Muslim boy in US; and much more!
by: Michael Ordman
ISRAEL IS INCLUSIVE AND GLOBAL
Israeli women join global tech network.
The WomenTech Network, a global movement to promote gender diversity in the technology sector, has set up an Israel chapter. It will officially launch at the organization’s 24-hour virtual conference themed “Women Taking Up Space” on 27th May. It features over 150 speakers.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/global-network-to-boost-women-in-tech-sets-up-israel-chapter/
Pedestrians reclaim Tel Aviv streets
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality is adding 11 pedestrian-only areas to key streets around the city as part of an urban policy to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists and restrict car access. It will also allow re-opening restaurants, bars and cafes to place more tables and chairs outside on the streets.
http://nocamels.com/2020/05/israeli-national-roads-infrastructure-innovation/
The first commercial flight from UAE
Etihad Airways recently flew the first known direct commercial flight between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel. It brought 16 tons of coronavirus aid for Palestinian Arabs. Sadly, for the Palestinian Arabs, the Palestinian Authority refused to accept it.
https://worldisraelnews.com/etihad-completes-first-known-commercial-flight-between-uae-and-israel/
https://unitedwithisrael.org/palestinians-refuse-to-accept-corona-aid-sent-on-uaes-historic-flight-to-israel/
Israeli Jewish paramedic saved Muslim boy in US
Yisrael Otmazgin, a paramedic with the United Hatzalah organization in Israel and a reservist in the IDF, donated bone marrow to save a Muslim boy in Michigan USA. The boy’s brothers were only a 50% match, but of 44 million registered donors, only Yisrael was a 100%.
https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-emt-donates-marrow-to-save-the-life-of-a-muslim-child-in-the-us/
Marking 30 years of ties with Greece
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a virtual toast from Jerusalem by video conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to mark 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel in Greece. They discussed efforts to resume flights between the two nations.
https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-holds-virtual-toast-with-greek-prime-minister-marking-30-years-of-ties/
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/280644
Iranians seek Israel’s help to emigrate
The number of Iranians seeking help from Israel has significantly increased, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many also want to emigrate to the Jewish State. (See here for previous newsletter articles featuring good relations between Israelis and the Iranian people.)
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sees-dramatic-increase-in-iranians-asking-for-help-emigrating/
International demand for Israeli courses
The pandemic has delayed the next semester of many overseas universities, but not in Israel. There is now an increased demand for international graduate degrees and other courses in Israel. E.g. see the on-line Open House (24th May) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ).
https://www.jewishpress.com/news/on-campus/hebrew-u-to-host-online-open-house-for-international-students-may-24/2020/05/19/
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/28067
http://studyinjerusalem.com/virtual-open-day/
Biodiverse Israel
On World Biodiversity Day (22nd May) it is important to highlight that Israel is home to diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. It has over 400 nature reserves and urban parks that help protect 2800+ plant species and 650+ animal species. It has rehabilitated rivers and reintroduced rare plants.
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