The Silent COVID Crisis in Syria

As though life in Syria is not challenging enough, a silent, deadly crisis is swallowing up parts of the country and citizens and healthcare workers are becoming desperate. We're talking, of course, about the deadly spread of COVID-19. According to one report, official numbers count less than 2,000 cases, yet healthcare officials estimate well over …

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This is What Peace Looks Like!

What an incredible site! Who could ever imagine an Arab family in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) waving Israeli flags (along with their own), while listening to HaTikvah ("The Hope"), Israel's national anthem! That is the response following the first ever Israel-to-UAE flight to launch further cooperation between the two new peace partners. Check it …

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Happening Now: First Israeli Flight to UAE

https://www.facebook.com/IsraelMFA/posts/10157770246766317 This is the picture of peace! The first flight from Ben Gurion airport (Israel) to Abu Dhabi, UAE is scheduled for departure right now! (Midnight AZ time, 10:00 am Israel time) Once thought impossible, the Trump administration has successfully brokered a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the …

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Antisemitism: Alive and Well in America

An American family makes aliyah in June 2020. While airports around the world are virtually shut down in terms of travel from other countries, Israel's airport is seeing some unusual activity! Specific flights are coming and going. Why? They are bringing Jews home from around the world! Reports vary regarding the number of flights entering …

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