Christians in the Middle East, Autism no obstacle to joining IDF, Israel promotes Arab entrepreneurship, and much more!

By Michael Ordman

ISRAEL IS INCLUSIVE AND GLOBAL

The only Middle East country for Christians

Some important facts in this opinion piece. Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Christian population is growing (by 1.4% in 2020) and satisfied with life (84% in Dec 2021 survey). Not so in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Gaza, the PA, etc., etc.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/for-mideast-christians-not-most-wonderful-time-of-year

Autism is no obstacle in the IDF

97 autistic new recruits completed their basic training last year. Three more have just begun officer’s training. And as their recent meeting with the IDF Chief of Staff shows, they won’t be the last.

https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/bjuzoz7ui

Promoting Arab entrepreneurship

Israel is encouraging entrepreneurship and tech careers in the Arab sector. It is investing in three innovation centers, two tech accelerators, and an angel investors’ club. They include the North-Med Innovation Center, Hasoub Labs Center, and Kfar-Qasem Park-High-Tech Center.
https://www.israel21c.org/new-innovation-centers-to-encourage-arab-entrepreneurship/

Israel attends Arab cyber conference

Israel participated in the inaugural Arab International Cybersecurity Exhibition and Conference in Manama, Bahrain (Dec 6 – 8). It joined the UAE, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman, and other countries. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate head Gabi Portnoy also led a joint workshop.
https://www.jns.org/israel-arab-states-work-toward-regional-cyber-dome-at-first-regional-cyber-summit/

Jerusalem Leaders Summit

The fourth Jerusalem Leaders Summit (Dec 28) brings together leaders from America, Britain, Europe, and India. It will focus on law, economic freedom, free trade, cyber security, energy, innovation, and technology.

https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/

Israelis celebrate Chanukah in Qatar

The Israeli Foreign Affairs mission in Qatar celebrated Chanukah with Israelis who had attended the Soccer World Cup, plus many Qatar Jews. Qatar does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, so the Israeli Ministry team lit Hanukkah candles at the United States Embassy in Doha.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy/1671609703-israeli-diplomatic-mission-in-qatar-celebrates-hanukkah

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Send Passover Packages to Needy Israeli Soldiers - Bring Them Joy!

We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of Israel. Since October 7th, soldiers have been on the battlefield for months - many are hoping to come home for Passover.

Join us in sending Passover food packages (and personal notes) to Israeli soldiers and their families.

Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern. Bring them Passover joy!

CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR PACKAGE AND NOTE TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS!