Israel urges water conservation amid drought fear - 5/23/18

1. I.D.F. strikes Hamas targets in Gaza Strip
   Israeli jets have just struck a number of Hamas targets in the Gaza strip. The airstrikes hit an underground Hamas terror tunnel, as well as two naval vessels belonging to the terror group. The I-D-F says these measures are in response to yesterday’s incident on the Gaza border.
2. White House may punish P.A. for I.C.C. campaign

Yesterday the Palestinians officially appealed to the I-C-C International Court to investigate Israel for war crimes. They claim the I-D-F willingly committed these crimes during the recent clashes along the Gaza border. Israel has defended its conduct throughout this difficult period citing countless attempts by Palestinians to overrun or destroy the security barrier.

3. What is the future of Turkey-Israel relations?
   Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on Turkey – The Moshe Dayan Center at T.A.U. speaking at ILTV Studio about the future of Israel-Turkey relations.
   4. Israeli couple found after two days in the desert
   Now here is one unbelievable story. An Israeli couple has just been found lost in the middle of the desert. The two hikers in their 30’s were missing for two days but luckily they were smart enough to form a massive S.O.S sign with rocks on the ground that caught the attention of a helicopter passing by.
4. Israel to sue Arab nations for equality
   For decades now, Israeli athletes have faced constant prejudice in sporting events all over the world, particularly in Arab nations where their nation’s symbols are forbidden to appea, well now Israel is taking this issue to court with a lawsuit hoping to force Arab countries to give these athletes the same basic freedom as any other athlete in competition.
5. Will Eurovision 2019 be held in Israel?

You may not want to book your tickets to Israel for the 2019 Eurovision because it looks like the international song contest may not actually be held in the country. There are rumors going around that the event is being politicized and may not be held in Jerusalem

7. Israel urges water conservation amid drought fear
   Unfortunately the intense summer temperatures are taking a dangerous toll on Israel’s water supply. The country has officially been in drought for six years running now. The water authority is urging Israelis to do whatever they can to conserve water because Israel is “drying out again.”
8. El Al lists Taiwan as part of China
   For the last several decades, Taiwan has functioned with its own democracy and national identity after formally separating from china in 1949. But today the Chinese government is doing everything it can to undo that separation, China has actually just threatened severe consequences if the world’s airlines don’t recognize Taiwan as part of china.
9. The best Diabetes management on the market

Zvi Ben-David, CFO Dariohealth Corp. speaking at ILTV Studio about the system that helps manage both your personalized treatment and the cost it incurs of diabetes.
10. Mobileye self-driving car runs red light
The Israeli company Mobileye is test driving its autonomous vehicles in Jerusalem, before 8 million of them go to market in 2021 and one of Mobileye’s self-driving cars actually just accidentally ran a red light in Jerusalem.

11. Taking recycling to the next level
    Well Israeli innovation has done it again! A start-up firm based in Tel Aviv has just brought the entire idea of recycling to the next level. The company has managed to take common household garbage, dirty diapers, banana peels, you name it and transform it into everyday commercial products like a brand-new chair.
12. World stamp championship heads to Israel
    If you were one of those kids that always loved collecting stamps it may be time to head to Israel. The world stamp championship is coming to Jerusalem from May 27th to May 31st.
    13. Hebrew word Of The Day: BUL | בול = STAMP

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "bul" which means "Stamp"

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