Very Good News Israel (2025)

15/06/2025

I am not issuing my Positive Israel newsletter this week, although there have been many good news stories. Even before the latest escalation with Iran, I had too many medical appointments and external commitments to compile the newsletter. Next week, though, could be another bumper edition.

Instead of the newsletter, I ask you please to visit the following site and respond generously to the Match Fund Campaign by my favorite charity MyIsrael. They support many small (low admin overheads) organizations that are helping Israelis survive the adverse impact of the current war. Their work is even more vital during these critical days. All schools and non-essential businesses are closed. Families without a shelter at home are sleeping in car parks and public shelters.

Please donate (in any currency) via my page https://www.charityextra.com/myisrael/michael-ordman - Your donation will be DOUBLED!!

Israel is a nation in trauma, and Myisrael is rebuilding lives with trauma therapy, financial relief, bereavement support, and more.
Today, we need your help to raise £850,000 / ₪4M / $1 million.

Let’s restore hope and rebuild lives together.

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I hope to thank you personally for your much appreciated contributions.

Best regards
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08/06/2025

While many consider the warm summer months a time to relax, with Israelis, however, there is no flagging - their energetic motivation to build a better future never stops.

This newsletter highlights:
- the IDF transforms civilian tech to help win the war.
- major life-saving Israeli discoveries about the immune system.
- thousands of Canadians take to the streets to support Israel.
- more proof of Israel’s dominant cybersecurity industry.
- Israel’s exports of defense systems to Europe are at record levels.
- "The Sound of Silence” rocks Tel Aviv.
- scenes of Jerusalem Day that the media didn’t want to show you.

The photo (TY Sharon) is of the Jerusalem Day flag march, attended by hundreds of thousands of dynamic, enthusiastic, flag-waving Israelis plus pro-Israel international supporters.

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01/06/2025

Followers of Israel's positive news will be beaming with pride this week from the announcement that Israel is the first country in the world to successfully destroy hostile drones with laser beams. More good news is promised when Israel's Iron Beam goes "on-line" later this year.

The highlights below gives sufficient illumination to this week's newsletter, now beaming across the world. Please increase the power of this positive light by sharing it with others.

- IDF lasers are successfully destroying- hostile drones.
- Israel surgeons implanted an artificial heart to save a patient’s life.
- Israeli medics have now treated over 500 Syrians in Syria.
- Examples of Israeli technology benefiting the USA and globally.
- Israel’s wealth fund investments achieved huge returns.
- Many 13th century literary treasures have returned to Jerusalem.
- Israel celebrated Jerusalem Day in its re-unified capital city.

Wishing all readers who celebrate it, Chag Shavuot Sameach - A very happy Shavuot / Pentacost. Enjoy cheesecakes or any alternative preferred milky products.

The photo (TY Sharon) shows beams of light emanating from festivities at the Tower of David in Jerusalem.

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25/05/2025

Israel has so much to showcase. New standards for saving lives during a war; protocols for treating released hostages; bravery in the face of a terrorist onslaught; and the truth about Israel, publicized from the summits of mountains.

Then there are more new Israeli medical discoveries and treatments; the secrets of the DNA exposed in the human microbiome; an Israeli medical innovation outpost opened in Boston. US care staff explained how to support children suffering from cancer; and a German TV network shown how an Israeli hospital treats trauma patients. Plus the truth about Israel's inclusive society, as told by two Israeli Arabs and a visiting Bahraini Moslem woman.

Read how Israeli technology is showcased in the US and European militaries, US healthcare and Japanese telecoms providers, and in the financial centers and institutions of London, Germany and Singapore. Europeans were stunned when Israel's Yuval Raphael showcased her transformation from Nova festival survivor to Eurovision singing sensation. And US motor racing enthusiasts gasped as an Israeli rookie rocketed to pole position at the start of the Indy 500.

Americans were proud to showcase their support for the Jewish State at the annual Israel Day Parade in New York City. Archaeologists showcased 2,300-year-old Jewish buried treasure unearthed in Jerusalem. And the nation is ready to celebrate Jerusalem Day - the annual showcase for the anniversary of the unification of Israel's eternal capital.

The photo shows some of the Israeli flags that have been on display on apartment buildings from Independence Day, through to Jerusalem Day, and probably far beyond, to showcase Israeli resilience.

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18/05/2025

Despite being in the middle of a war, there is much recently to celebrate in Israel. The return of hostage Edan Alexander; Technion's award for supporting reservists; the opening of the first Tech Innovation Center for Israeli Druze; Israel's National Day at Expo 2025; soaring foreign investment in Israeli companies; 60 years of exhibitions at the Israel Museum; Declaration Day; and of course Lag B'Omer.

But there are also so many other Israeli achievements to celebrate. A paralyzed soldier who can walk again; the Israeli Olympic Committee honoring a female IDF officer who fell bravely saving her unit; more Israeli medical research discoveries; vital medical devices newly approved for use in the USA and Europe; the launching of Israel's first medical drone; restoring speech to a critically wounded Syrian girl; the partnership between Israeli universities and US Historically Black Colleges; exciting scientific discoveries; international recognition of Israeli defense and satellite technology; the birth of singer Ishay Ribo's 6th child; and the life of outstanding Zionist activist Ted Belman.

Latest update - Israel's Yuval Raphael came second in the Eurovision Song Contest, winning the global Public vote.

The photo is of local residents celebrating the festival of Lag B'Omer a few years ago. Nowadays only supervised public celebrations are permitted.

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11/05/2025

Another week where the media has again put tiny Israel "front & center" almost to the exclusion of any other major world events. This newsletter, however, highlights Israel's positive achievements and activities in the past week, that far outweigh its size. The highlights include:
- Israel is protecting Syrian Druze and treating their wounded.
- Israeli medical treatment stops massive blood loss.
- A huge private donation will help create Israeli doctors.
- Ecuador has opened a diplomatic office in Jerusalem.
- Israelis young and old win top international Mathematics prizes.
- Lower debt and higher investment boosts Israel’s economy.
- Israeli’s winning goal sends UK soccer fans wild.
- Israeli team forfeits top robotic prize to honor the Sabbath.

The photo is of the centerpiece of our Shabbat table in celebration of our recent anniversary.

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04/05/2025

Although this year's Israel Independence Day celebrations were somewhat muted or delayed, there is no doubt that the country can look forward to another year of achievements and innovations.

In the 4th May 25 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
- The remarkable resilience of war-wounded Israelis.
- Israeli scientists expose the proteins causing many diseases.
- Israeli neonatologists are saving the lives of babies in Ghana.
- Israel is to provide an AI tutor to every 16-year-old student.
- Israeli security is to protect the Netherlands.
- Israelis won gold medals in four different sports.
- Israel celebrated Independence Day despite massive (arson) fires.

The photo is of brand new Israeli flags flying on the balconies of Netanya apartments.

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27/04/2025

Happier Returns.

My newsletter of 23rd Sep 2023 was titled "Happy Returns", marking the beginning of the Jewish Year 5783. Two weeks later (Oct 7th 2023) the happiness was shattered. This week, despite the war and existential threats to the Jewish State, the optimistic outlook means Israel's 77th Birthday should be celebrated this week in a happier atmosphere.

In the latest newsletter:
- Recent medical innovations are returning hundreds of wounded Israel soldiers and civilians back to health.
- Evacuees are returning to previously abandoned Kibbutzim and towns.
- The US can certainly be happy about the return of investment on the aid it gives Israel.
- Rental car giant Hertz is happy that Israeli AI technology is inspecting its returned vehicles.
- The only black flamingo in the world made a happy return to Eilat on its way to Europe.
- Happy returns from Israeli medal-winning gymnasts and tourists returning to Israeli national heritage sites.
Plus many more.

Finally, see the happiness of the family from Kibbutz Nir Oz as their beloved pet dog is returned to them by an IDF soldier who found her in Gaza.

The photo is of our happy return to Jerusalem for Pesach (Passover) this year after a two-year gap.

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Wishing everyone Yom Ha'azmaut Sameach (Happy Israel Independence Day) on Weds evening / Thursday.

06/04/2025

The title of this week's newsletter is "Chai & Mighty". As many readers will know, the Hebrew word "Chai" means Life. It is at the center of everything positive that Israelis do. In this week's newsletter the amount of life-enhancing news articles is phenomenal. So are the articles that emphasize the strength (i.e. Might) of the Jewish State and its citizens. They include:

- Courage and resilience of Oct 7 survivors.
- 5 Israeli breakthroughs in treating and detecting cancer.
- Support for Muslim IDF soldiers during Ramadan
- Many large Israeli companies switched to renewable energy.
- Huge economic benefit in 2024 from Israeli natural gas.
- Jerusalem's Museum of Tolerance is now open.

The photo (TY Sharon) is of the high and mighty Azrieli towers in Ramat Gan. The lights on one of the towers translates as "Together We Will Win". In the war between Life and Death, Israel chooses Life.

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NO NEWSLETTER FOR 3 WEEKS. The next newsletter will hopefully be published after Pesach / Passover on 27th April. Wishing all those who celebrate it a "Chai & Mighty" Passover - Chag Pesach Sameach.

30/03/2025

Many of the articles in this issue of positive Israeli news may open your eyes in surprise.

More Israeli babies are opening their eyes for the first time during this war than ever before. Four new Israeli hotels have opened. A released Israeli hostage has opened a pancake house. Israel has opened a solar observatory in a Druze town. A new Israeli fuel cell research lab has been opened, and an Israeli chef has opened a new restaurant in London.

More openings are now available for students at two expanded Israeli colleges and a new Israeli medical school has opened. Israel's Technion has opened up their degree courses to English-speaking students. Niki Haley opened the event to launch an agrotech partnership between US and Israeli universities. And Israel's President Herzog opened a summit to unite Jewish communities worldwide.

There were some eye-opening scenes when 10 journalists and educators from Pakistan visited Israel. Similarly, when dozens of foreign ambassadors were shown what Hamas terrorists had inflicted on Israeli Gaza border residents. And anti-Israel delegates at the UN Human Rights council could only watch as a Yemen-born activist opened up with the facts that they have ignored for decades.

Finally, please watch the eye-opening video of a Nova party rave survivor who has fulfilled has Oct 7 promise and become ultra orthodox.

The photo is of an electric bus that opened my eyes as it glided through the streets of Netanya.

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23/03/2025

Spring is in the air, as we approach the Jewish Spring festival of Passover (Pesach). As the Israeli clocks are about to "Spring forward", Israelis Spring into action to create a better world.

Having deleted genes to eradicate cancer in the previous newsletter, this time Israeli scientists have found the mechanism that Springs the function of genes from "on" to "off". Another Israeli study finds what motivates Israelis to put a Spring in their step and start exercising. And Israeli medics and volunteers have once again Sprung into action to treat and assist victims of a major fire in Macedonia and floods in Argentina.

In contrast to the ineffectual "Arab Spring", the "Israeli Spring" has changed the geopolitical landscape out of all recognition to what it was a year ago. Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and now Turkey are undergoing major upheavals. Israel has made a new alliance with the Druze of Syria, and Jewish leaders from Judea & Samaria just returned from a successful visit to the UAE.

From the scientific efforts of Israeli teenagers has sprung Israel's first network of microsatellites. Watch how Israel redirected Spring rains and Spring water to irrigate the Negev desert. And it certainly has been "Spring fever" in the financial market with Google's purchase of Israel's Wiz for a record $32 billion.

Finally, superheroes have been Springing from Israel's rooftops and Israeli politicians have been Springing surprises on the their opponents, each one delivering presents for the Jewish festival of Purim.

The photo of Spring blossom in Israel is just up my street.
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16/03/2025

I have entitled this week's Positive Israel newsletter "Against the Odds". The key historical event at the center of the Jewish festival of Purim just celebrated was when the evil Haman drew lots to choose the date for destroying the Jewish people. Against the odds, several hidden miracles upset his plans and resulted in an huge victory for the Jews of the Persian empire.

Today, we see the Modern State of Israel, in the middle of an existential war, successfully battling against the odds to build a better future for Israel and the world.

Examples in this week's newsletter include:
- ex-hostages bringing joy to sick children
- volunteers and survivors rebuilding communities
- a cancer therapy breakthrough that contradicts established science.
- a major medical discovery in mothers' milk
- "special" Israelis becoming IDF communications specialists
- the 40th anniversary of the rescue of thousands of Ethiopian Jews
- peaceful Muslim prayers on Temple Mount
- Syrians pleading for Israeli help
- Irish police using Israeli tech to solve a murder
- Israeli inventions including disease resistant bananas and low-sugar juices
- A vibrant Israeli economy in the middle of a war
- A Nova festival survivor to perform Israel's 2025 Eurovision entry
- IDF soldiers reading the Purim story in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon.

The photo (TY Sharon) is of the posters outside the President's residence in Jerusalem. They are entitled "Resilience since the start of the War", showing some examples of Israel succeeding "against the odds" .

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