Dec 10, 2008

Despite some resistance from some regional neighbors, it looks as if the European Union will upgrade its ties with the Jewish state, potentially creating more allies across the Mediterranean “pond.” (Haaretz.com) The European Union’s 27 foreign ministers unanimously approved upgrading relations with Israel on Monday, despite vigorous efforts...

Dec 10, 2008

Despite the fact that Israel already has established economic ties with Vietnam, the Asian nation has been extremely cautious about establishing an embassy within the Jewish state–even after Israel built an embassy in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Now, after decades of waiting, it looks as if Vietnam is going to return the favor. (Ynet News) During his...

Nov 24, 2008

With the economic crisis severely affecting the auto industry, it looks as if the Governor of Michigan is seeking to add some job diversity to the region by attracting tech companies from the Jewish state. (Israel National News) After meeting with Prime Minister Olmert, the governor signed a joint agreement with Indusry and Trade Minister Yishai. The partnership...

Nov 4, 2008

First they were cleaning rivers together, then creating operating systems (note: watch out Microsoft!) and last their was that whole industrial park story posted earlier. Am I sensing a trend? (Haaretz.com) The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) is considering building a joint Israeli-Palestinian airport on the Poleg beach south of Netanya, authority chairman...

Nov 3, 2008

(Hat Tip: Globes Online) It looks like the Jerusalem Development Authority has started a program called BioJerusalem, who is currently seeking out bio-med companies (which is med-speak for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device/tech businesses) to migrate towards Israel’s eternal capital (which just happens to be Jerusalem). (BioJerusalem) A...

Oct 12, 2008

(Hat Tip: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Image Credit: Gal “beivushtang” Forenberg) Mount Gilboa seems to be attracting more attention these days–and no I am not referring to the Jewish state’s attempts at constructing an Israeli-Palestinian industrial park or the cool green kibbutz that resides in the area. It looks as if Israel is...

Oct 6, 2008

With the US elections “all the rage,” it looks as if both parties are once again promoting themselves as Israel’s best friend. During the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden, the former briefly mentioned her desire to move the US embassy currently located in Tel Aviv to Israel’s eternal capital,...

Their is nothing more annoying rewarding than contacting a foreign government in order to haggle for a Visa so that you can visit that country in the near future (provided the government does not make you wait for several months). Joking aside, it looks as if US is seriously thinking about removing the Visa requirement (after briefly considering it last...

Oct 6, 2008

After cementing ties with Iran’s northern neighbor last year, it looks as if Azerbaijan is looking to strengthen more than just economic ties with the kosher state. (Israel Hasbara Committee) Israel and Azerbaijan have taken new steps to deepen military, cultural and economic ties. On Friday, 26 September 2008 the countries announced a new arms deal worth...

Sep 9, 2008

Can business interests help bring peace to a troubled region? That is what a few individuals are hoping by constructing an industrial park located somewhere in the northern Gilboa region (Haaretz.com) The enterprise, which will cost $200 million and occupy some 350 acres of land, was approved on Monday by a joint Israeli-American committee, and will be built...

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) Anyone who has ever traveled to (or even lived) in the holy land can probably inform you on just how diverse the Jewish state is. With forests, beaches, deserts, mountains, archaic skylines and one very salty lake, Israel could provide the perfect background for a variety of movies. In order to help “spread the word” about...

Jul 28, 2008

It looks as if Senator McCain (who previously toured Israel) is promising to move the American Embassy in Tel Aviv towards Jerusalem if he is elected President. But the question remains–will he? (Israel National News) Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain has categorically stated he will move the American embassy in Israeli from Tel Aviv to...