A Sunday “Feel Good” Story: Arizona Continues to Embrace Israel

Led by a governor who strongly supports and seeks out opportunities with Israel, Arizona (my home state) is a beacon of friendship to the Jewish state. When I first heard the story of Arizona's collaboration with Israel back in May, I posted this on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kym.varner/posts/544540046250925 This past week, a friend shared the latest news …

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Have Ungrateful Palestinians Pushed the Envelop too Far?

Palestinians prepare to burn the UAE flag (with picture of their leader) on Temple Mount For decades, American presidents and other world leaders have attempted to forge peace agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. It was long thought that peace in the Middle East must start with the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Peace in the Middle East …

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Innovation Nation: IDF Drone Saves an Endangered Griffon Vulture and Baby

Griffon vultures, native to Israel, are on the endangered species list, so are well protected in their habitat in northern Israel. On a trip to Israel several years ago, we visited Gamla, where reproduction projects of several species of vultures are carried out. With 10' wingspans, large vultures are simply breathtaking in flight. As one …

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Today Israeli Air Force Enters German Airspace for the First Time in History

Watch as a German Lt General welcomes an Israeli General to German airspace for the first time ever: https://www.facebook.com/idfonline/videos/913931402426015 Why this special occasion? The Israeli Air Force will participate in joint military exercises for the first time in Germany. But before that, they will make commemorative flyovers of the Fuerstenfeldbruck airbase, remembering the 11 Israeli …

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