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Climate Change Causes November Heat Wave

in Tourism & Nature

Despite rising temperatures and climate crisis impact around the world, Israel’s temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average, a report by the Israel Meteorological Service states. This November was one of the hottest Novembers ever recorded with temperatures up to 2.5 degrees higher during the day, and up to 2 degrees higher…

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Israel’s Borders Close Again

in Tourism & Nature

With less than 200 cases of new COVID variant Omicron worldwide, and a fourth case confirmed in Israel, the country has chosen to bar entry from tourists for at least the next two weeks despite just having reopened its borders.  An official statement released on Saturday says that vaccinated or recovered Israelis will be required…

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Israeli Digital Series First Ever to Spotlight “Underdogs”

in Life, Culture & Sports/Monthly Report

What happens when all the “standard” superheroes disappear and the State of Israel is in urgent need of saving? Backup is called in, and it’s dark, funny, and special. At least this is the premise of Giborim, or Heroes – Limited Edition, a five-part mini web series that tells the story of a group of…

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Over 300% Spike in Domestic Violence Calls for Budget Allocation

in Health & Science

According to an annual WIZO report, there was a 315% increase in domestic violence in 2020. Distress calls made to the 118 hotline went from 2286 calls in 2019 to 5866 calls in 2020, which is a 157% increase. More than half were tagged under spousal violence, which increased from 688 calls in 2019 to…

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Israel and Jordan Sign Solar and Water Deal 

in Economy & Innovation

After recent meetings between Israeli and Jordanian Energy Ministers in the UAE, an agreement was made and signed to build a major solar power plant in Jordan, that will generate electricity for Israel, and a desalination plant in Israel that will supply water to Jordan.  The declaration of intent was signed by Israel on Monday,…

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