Monthly Archives: August 2019
Israeli government makes wine a smart brand to export culture and identity abroad
As Israel’s government ministries endeavor to represent and communicate the singularity and attractiveness of Israeli culture and industry to audiences abroad, wine has topped the list as one way to effectively represent Israeli culture...
Honduras to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital with ‘diplomatic office’
President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández is set to visit Jerusalem on Sunday in part to inaugurate a “diplomatic office,” the Honduran government announced on Tuesday.
The government said that the office will be an...
Could Israel’s religious parties surge in next round of elections?
As the Sept. 17 elections draw here, a flurry of activity among the various political parties continues to be a game-changer. Israel is holding a second round after the April 9 elections because Prime...
The calm in Israel – genuine or false?
Formally, Iran isn’t at war with Israel. But what about informally? The random reflections below are variations on this question.
Hamas and the splinter groups in Gaza, inspired and supported by Iran, are attacking Israel....
Egypt warns Hamas: Stay out of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Egypt has issued a stern warning to Hamas to stay out of any potential conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, Arab media reported on Tuesday.
The warning reportedly came in the wake of...
Danon demands UN recognize Syria’s culpability for Iranian actions on its soil
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon on Wednesday submitted a written complaint to the U.N. Security Council against Iran’s ongoing activities on Syrian soil for the purpose of perpetrating terrorist attacks against...
Impact investing meets social welfare: How a 99-year-old Israeli institution stays relevant
Here’s a riddle: What Israeli institution about to celebrate its centennial anniversary, is not officially part of the government, but has a special status not reserved for typical private nonprofit?
The answer: Keren Hayesod (United...
Alabama Republicans seek to expel Omar from Congress
Alabama Republicans are urging lawmakers to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from Congress for “engaging in rhetoric that explicitly runs counter to American values and patriotism by falsely accusing U.S. armed forces of committing...
Bolton: Trump’s willingness to meet with Iranian leaders not an official policy shift
U.S. President Donald Trump’s willingness to meet with Iranian leaders does not reflect a change in his administration’s tough stance on the Islamic Republic, U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday.
“Talking with...
American nonprofit’s strategic tours offer ‘immense exposure,’ new perspective on Israel
A group of 42 legal, international relations and military leaders from around the world met with Israeli military officials and politicians this month to participate in workshops and sessions focusing on Israel’s foreign and...