Israel In Depth 7.21.17

by | Jul 25, 2017 | Israel In Depth

Israel In Depth

The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee.

July 21, 2017

Israel at Home:

  • Israeli javelin thrower Marharyta Dorozhon, coached by Indianapolis’ Irina Brodskiy’s father, won the Maccabiah women’s competition at Givat Ram in Jerusalem. Read about it here.
  • Israeli and Palestinian Emergency Responders Train Together to Save Lives.  Read more here.

Israel Abroad:

  • Israeli President meets with President of Central African Republic (CAR) during first visit to Israel by a CAR leader.  Read more here.
  • Rwandan President on two-day visit to Israel for talks focused on boosting cooperation for the future. Read about it here.

Israel and the US:

  • New study, authored by U.S. professor, finds that grassroots peace-making efforts between Israelis and Palestinians forms a vital ingredient in the peace process.  Read more and find the report here.
  • 6 Israeli scientists win Howard Hughes Medical Institute grants. Read more here.