Very Good News Israel (2025)

29/12/2024

The lights of the Jewish festival of Chanukah are a metaphor for many of the articles in this week's newsletter.

Patients suffering from serious chronic diseases will be "de-lighted" by the results of recent Israeli medical trials which could be "the light at the end of a long tunnel". Separately, one Israeli tech system "illuminated" the path for surgeons to extract a bullet from a Nova survivor's brain, while another helped them remove a tumor from a teenager's spine. A pregnant Israeli woman will now be able to "see the light", thanks to the removal of a tumor from her optic nerve. And at the other end of the "spectrum", Israeli doctors used a groundbreaking single dose of radiation to cure a patient from a deadly heart condition.

Israeli continues to be a "Light to the Nations" by repairing children's hearts in Zambia; opening an innovation center in France; showcasing climate tech in Paris; winning research prizes in Belgium; celebrating 75 years of ties with Argentina; protecting Christians, Druze and Kurds in Syria and Lebanon; donating Christmas trees in Jerusalem; and delivering defense systems to the USA and Europe.

Israeli scientists recently developed a new form of "pure polarized light" for high-precision optics; a new Israeli quantum computer processes information "faster than the speed of light"; and even off-grid Israeli Bedouins are installing "solar energy" systems. Meanwhile, Intel's previously extinguished "Ignite" startup accelerator has been "re-ignited"!

Finally, as Chanukah lights are being lit all over Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and globally, a 96-year-old woman from New York "alighted" at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, making Aliyah to the "de-light" of her 84 descendants from five generations.

The photo is of candles for the 3rd night of Chanukah, lit prior to Shabbat. They include extra sets for soldiers, hostages, and the wounded who cannot light their own candles.

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22/12/2024

The Middle East has recently seen some monumental changes. Israel's borders have been strengthened and many hostile threats to Israel's citizens have been eliminated or vastly reduced. In other areas Israel's recent achievements also have been awesome. Israel's phenomenal medical researchers can now detect and potentially eliminate many severe genetic diseases. More groundbreaking Israeli technological innovations are bringing immense benefits to the environment, agriculture, energy efficiency, security, commerce, and transportation. Meanwhile, we thank the leaders of Paraguay and Uruguay for their powerful support to the Jewish State.
The photo of Mount Hermon is from the poster display at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The entire monumental strategic site is under Israeli control for the first time in 50 years.

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08/12/2024

Many of Israel's positive achievements are truly "towering". Its Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems have intercepted more hostile aerial attacks than all other global defense systems combined over the last 50 years. Read about Israel's "Woman of the Year" whose mother was pregnant with her, only 80km from the Chernobyl reactor tower when it exploded. Wheelchair uses can now visit the Tower of David in Jerusalem via accessible ramps and elevators. I hope the Muslim leaders who recently visited Israel's multi-ethnic capital city saw this.

Other recent towering achievements include the five Israeli startups selected for Fast Company's 2024 list of The Next Big Things in Tech. 40 construction industry leaders are using Israeli technology to build towering skyscrapers. Two Israeli TV series have won top awards and can now be seen on global television screens. An Israeli has been voted Toy Innovator of the year for his Star Wars light saber. And eight Israelis have just won the titles of World Champions in their sports.

The photo (TY Sharon) is of the now fully accessible Tower of David in Jerusalem.

Other recent highlights include:
- An Israeli spinal implant restores function of damaged disc.
- An Israeli scientist eradicates pests using their natural enemies.
- Farmers in Australasia use Israeli tech to irrigate crops.
- The Hasmoneans return to defend Israel.

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01/12/2024

Following Thanksgiving Day in the USA (and Brazil), this edition of Israel's positive news takes the opportunity to thank all those highlighted in this newsletter and in previous ones. Especially:
- The brave IDF soldiers, reservists, and their families
- Volunteers, donors, spokespeople, and our friends overseas
- Doctors, nurses, EMTs, trauma specialists, social workers, etc.
- Israelis who work and innovate to benefit all humanity
- Those who tirelessly strive to strengthen the Jewish State, and its ultimate protector.
To all the above, and all who support Israel, especially in its time of need - Thank You!
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The photo is of the departures wall at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport. It shows an exhibition of photos in gratitude to the resilience of the Gaza Envelope communities.

24/11/2024

As the ICC equates democratic Israel with Hamas terrorists, Israel's positive news includes vast numbers of articles to highlight Israel's indispensability in combating the world's greatest problems. It is quite incredible to see the contrast.
Latest highlights include:
- Ex-Gaza hostage had a surprise visit on her 10th birthday.
- An Israeli nasal spray protects against all Covid-19 variants.
- Two superb results for Israel’s multi-ethnic soccer team.
- Israeli NGO has saved its 1000th village from drought.
- Israeli innovations are literally “out of this world”.
- Major Israeli tech purchases by countries supporting biased ICC.
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The photo (TY Real Jerusalem Streets) is of the contrasting autumn (fall) colors in Jerusalem's botanical gardens.

17/11/2024

This week's newsletter sees Israel valiantly advancing in its war to topple Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and its terror proxies. Meanwhile, Israel's citizens have been awarded top national and international honors including as "Lions of Zion", rocket scientists, sports champions, and religious leaders. These achievements are just some of the highlights of Israel's continuing efforts to produce top innovations that benefit humanity.
Other highlights include:
- Volunteers have refreshed half a million IDF soldiers in Gaza.
- News in combatting cancer, heart & brain diseases, and aging.
- A Druze-Israeli saved Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.
- Israeli innovations can save the planet from plastic pollution.
- More Israeli technology to protect US soldiers.
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The photo is of a Netanya school awards ceremony, illuminated by solar powered lighting on top of the playground.

27/10/2024

The title of this week's newsletter is "Israel Responds". It was compiled before the news of Israel's response to the recent missile attack by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The newsletter highlights the most recent positive achievements of Israelis in response to the events of Oct 7th 2023, plus Israel's continual response to the global need for its life-saving medical treatments, devices, activities, and hi-tech innovations and products. Highlights include:

- Examples of Israel’s determination to rehabilitate the wounded.
- An Israeli startup's device that can save millions of stroke victims.
- Israeli volunteers help Americans recover from recent hurricanes.
- An Israeli startup makes flour from olive oil production waste.
- Take a ride on Israel’s first driverless public bus.
- Resilient Israelis make wine and beer while under fire.
- Celebrating Sukkot (Tabernacles) in Israel is a unique experience.

The photo is of one of the street celebrations following the festival of Simchat Torah in Netanya. Similar joyful scenes throughout the Jewish State highlight that despite the horrific desecration of last year's Simchat Torah festival, Israelis will never let our enemies determine our response on the most joyful of Jewish festivals.

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13/10/2024

Israel is "Out There". Read here about its work to benefit the outside world, in medicine, technology, etc.

Jews will shortly be celebrating the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) which takes us outside our homes and reminds us that we rely on protection from above. This reality is most certainly understood in Israel at this time. In this latest newsletter:-
The IDF rescued a Yazidi girl from slavery in Gaza. Israelis can diagnose Alzheimer’s 20 years before first symptoms. Israel prioritizes education. An Israeli laser beam can knock hostile drones out of the sky. One day soon, Israeli technology will be inside every car. An Israeli 17-year-old girl is Europe’s Youth chess champion. See a Torah scroll memorializing Oct 7 victims at the Western Wall.

The photo is of my little sukkah (tabernacle) from last year. I plan to begin building this year's one almost immediately.

Wishing all who celebrate it a Very Happy Sukkot / Tabernacles.

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29/09/2024

On the Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, 100 blasts on the Shofar (ram's horn) are blown to summon the people to prayer.
This newsletter was compiled before the latest news from Lebanon.

I wish all readers Shana Tova - a Good 5785 and Besorot Tovot - May we hear Good News.
My next newsletter will hopefully be published on 13th Oct.

In the 29th Sep 24 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
- Morning prayers saved an IDF soldier, shot 3 times in the head.
- Three “only in Israel” newborn baby stories.
- Muslims, Druze women and Christian Arabs thrive in Israel.
- See a dog fly across the water on a 35km / hour Israeli hydrofoil.
- Ireland and Mexico slander Israel but purchase its technology.
- Israelis grew an extinct Biblical plant from a 1,000-year-old seed.
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22/09/2024

I believe that the world is beginning to get positive messages that Israel is not an ordinary country! In the latest issue of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

- Overseas doctors share experiences of volunteering in Israel.
- Positive thinking is scientifically proved to be the best medicine.
- 18,000 multi-ethnic Israeli volunteers fortify the Negev & Galilee.
- Scientists unlock the secret of Eilat’s water-purifying sponges.
- An Israeli bank invests in life-saving battlefield technology.
- Top Israeli singers wow audiences in Israel, USA and Sweden.
- Another Biblical prophecy about Israel has come true.

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15/09/2024

The 15th Sep Positive Israel Newsletter is dedicated to all the Israeli superheroes featured in this newsletter. Highlights include:
- 5 amazing war-wounded Israelis.
- Thousands at risk of lung blood clots saved by Israeli AI.
- A black African Jewess became Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv.
- Another Israeli process turns garbage into fuel.
- It’s never been a better time to invest in Israeli technology.
- Walter Bingham skydives to celebrate his 100th birthday.

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The photo is of Israel's Walter Bingham, the world's oldest journalist, who celebrated his 100th birthday by skydiving over Israel.

08/09/2024

So many uplifting news articles published again last week.
- An IDF soldier breathes through the lungs of a fallen comrade.
- Israeli surgeons used a robot to reconstruct a patient’s digestive system.
- Israelis and Cypriots saved 8 kidney patients in one day.
- An Israeli startup turns unsorted plastic waste into fuel.
- Soon every new Israeli building will have to include solar panels.
- An Israeli paralympic swimmer receives his second gold medal.
- 30,000 new Israeli immigrants since Oct 7 plus one therapy pony.

Thanks again to Sharon for the photograph of the Israeli medal winners, returning from the Paris Olympic Games, celebrating their successes at President Herzog's Jerusalem residence.

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01/09/2024

Another emotional rollercoaster week. This newsletter was compiled before the sad news this weekend.
the IDF rescued a Moslem Bedouin hostage from Gaza. Pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah rocket launchers Israeli cancer treatment achieves almost 100% success. Arabs praise IDF and Jewish doctors. Israelis provide technology and training to US Dept of Defense. Israeli tech companies help conserve global water resources. Israel’s economy is showing remarkable resilience. A Jewish 1st Temple seal found near ruins of the 2nd Temple.

Thanks to Sharon for the photograph of Jerusalem children cooling off in the Lions fountain in Bloomfield Garden.

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25/08/2024

Another week of Israel with one hand fighting a war against those who love death, and with the other hand working to create a better future for those who love life.

Thanks to Sharon for the photograph of Jerusalem at night.

In the 25th Aug 24 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

Israeli saved hundreds on Oct 7, now gives new skills to ex-soldiers .
Israelis give cancer--killing cells a new lease of life.
Israeli support for bereaved Golan Druze.
Israel is ranked fourth in the world for AI advancement.
No wonder Israelis are happy - we have an app for that.
Massive project to deliver Israeli renewable energy to the US.
More archaeological evidence of ancient Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel.

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18/08/2024

It's good to be back in Israel after 3 weeks in the UK visiting family. Latest highlights include:

- Charities donated bullet-proof Search & Rescue ambulances to Israel.
- Israelis have re-engineered a parasite to deliver medical treatments to the brain.
- The income of Arab-Israelis is growing faster than the national average.
- Take a close look at Israeli augmented reality (AR) spectacles.
- Hi-tech employees provide over one third of Israel’s income tax revenues.
- Israel’s Wiz turns down a $23 billion exit offer and keeps growing in value.
- A record-breaking Olympic games for Israeli medalists.
- A new Torah scroll has been dedicated to the Israeli hostages.

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21/07/2024

This edition of Israel's Positive newsletter reveals so many incredible achievements of the Jewish State that I had difficulty stopping at 50 articles. Please savor them as the next planned issue will be after I return from visiting family in the UK in mid-Aug. But If I get time, I may issue a newsletter on or around the 4th Aug.

As the International Court of Justice bleats that Israel cannot occupy its own land, archaeologists reveal and display thousands of Jewish relics proving the Biblical bond between the Jewish people and all of the Land of Israel.

The photo is of the library at the newly opened Israel National Campus for Archaeology where Israel's right to whole of the Land of Israel is revealed for all to see.

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14/07/2024

Even during a war, Israelis deliver innovations and perform activities that are bearing fruit for the rest of humanity. In this week's newsletter, note the positive impact Israeli startups have made on tackling international criminal activity and the misery of human trafficking. See the effects of Israeli medical innovations detecting urgent problems; preventing adverse medicine interactions; and saving limbs from amputation. Meanwhile, many Israeli war wounded are reaping the benefits of Israeli rehabilitation therapy.

Finally, Israeli hospital maternity units are certainly bearing fruit, as are Israeli programs to attract new immigrants.

The photo is of a grapevine bearing fruit on a public (pedestrianized) street in Netanya.

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07/07/2024

The signs of the times include many signs that Israelis are continuing with their work to make a better world, despite the continuing war on many fronts. The wounded returning to work, Oct 7 victims opening cafes, new innovative medical devices and procedures.

The economy expands with increasing gas exports, private and government support for startups, funding, and partnerships, plus a huge demand for Israeli defense technology. Israel is the new powerhouse in Artificial Intelligence systems that will improve our lives, while Israeli sustainable innovations guarantee to safeguard our planet and feed a hungry world.

You can see all these signs on Israel's streets and in the positivity shown by Israeli youth and in the excitement of the participants of youth groups visiting Israel.

The photo (TY Sharon) is one of many of the signs that Israeli couples are determined not to let the war postpone their plans to build a future in the Jewish State.

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