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Israeli cabinet approves national remembrance day for October 7 massacre

The annual memorial will be marked by two state ceremonies honoring the memory of the servicemen and women who fell in the ongoing war against Hamas and the civilians murdered during Hamas’s brutal incursion.
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Italy and Israel look at innovation together

The Italian embassy in Israel has relaunched the initiative: “Accelerate in Israel”, which allows Italian start-ups to ‘accelerate’ in Israel.

Israeli rabbis are divided over temperature checks on Shabbat

Top haredi Orthodox rabbis in Israel and the Sephardic chief rabbi of Israel are split over the use of thermometers on Shabbat as part of health checks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Syrian Infant Flown to Israel From Cyprus for Emergency Heart Surgery

An infant born to a Syrian couple living in Cyprus was flown to Israel to undergo an emergency procedure to correct a severe congenital heart defect.

Aliyah from France on the rise, according to the Jewish Agency

Requests for the opening of immigration files in Israel by French Jews increased sharply following the coronavirus pandemic, explained Shai Felber, vice-president of the Jewish Agency, responsible for immigration and integration, during a conference. 

Jerusalem to get a lake and a massive new park

Jerusalem will be getting a new lake in the Kiryat HaYovel neighbourhood, according to a new municipal plan.

Israel wants another 15 GW of solar energy by 2030

Energy minister Yuval Steinitz has announced the country’s 2030 renewable energy target will rise to 30%, with solar expected to account for the lion’s share. Approximately $23 billion more clean energy investment is envisaged this decade.
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EJC welcomes European Parliament resolution calling for extended sanctions against Iran

“The centrality of Iran in the destabilisation of the whole of the Middle East is evident to all and we welcome the Parliament’s resolution noting this fact. The time has come for total exclusion of the Islamic Republic from the international arena and targeted sanctions” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.

European Jewish Congress expresses solidarity with Israel and condemns Iranian attack on Jewish State

European Jewish Congress calls on EU and UN leaders to cease its one-sided Israel bashing that has direct consequences for Jews in Europe

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