Promoting diplomatic relations, economic and cultural ties between the State of #Israel๐ฎ๐ฑ and the EU Member States and institutions. Ambassador @HaimRegev
FM @yairlapid in response to the announcements by Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab and @SecBlinken:
In the past few days, Iโve spoken with Secretary of State Blinken, Foreign Secretary Raab and colleagues around the world about this issue
The Israeli government today approved work permits for an additional 15,000 Palestinian workers in Israel's building sector. This is a joint interest that strengthens both the Israeli and Palestinian economies (1/5)
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, at the Cabinet meeting today:
"The world recently received a reminder of Iranian aggression, this time on the high seas. The Iranians, who attacked the ship 'Mercer Street' with UAVs, intended to attack an Israeli target.
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FM @yairlapid: I discussed the attack on the tanker off the coast of Oman with @SecBlinken. We are taking joint action to confront Iranian terrorism - that poses a threat to us all - by formulating a robust international response (1/3)
@IsraelMFA & @IDF on Thursday hosted @Lacroix_UN USG for Peace Operations during his visit to #Israel, together with MG @stefanodelcol#UNIFIL HOM&FC, to discuss Israel's security concerns and the need for effective implementation of #UNSCR resolution 1701
This is what we call sportsmanship ๐ค.
Saudi Arabian Judoka Tahani Alqahtani ๐ธ๐ฆ competed against Israeli ๐ฎ๐ฑ Raz Hershko today.
Even though #Israel won the competition, the two ended with a handshake & hug.
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"Whoever saves one life, saves the entire world."- Talmud
In the first of it's kind arrangement between #Israel & the #UAE, three women received kidneys (two in Israel & one in Abu Dhabi) via organ donations.
Incredible.
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Here's a quick breakdown of Israeli accomplishments at the #Olympics over the years:
๐ #Israel has a total of 10 Olympic medals
๐ Medals were won in 4 sports: Sailing, Judo, Canoeing & Taekwondo
๐ Gal Fridman is Israel's only Israeli athlete to win two Olympic Medals
Mazal Tov @iAngelsCrowd! ๐
@EIF_EU announced a $25 million investment under #H2020 - the largest EIF investment in #Israel to date - in the company, a women-led venture capital firm and investment platform.
Another milestone in the good๐ช๐บ๐ฎ๐ฑ cooperation in R&D and innovation!
COUNTDOWN: little over 40 hours until our first game at the 2020/2021 Olympic Games.
6 am ET Thursday morning v Korea. #weready@ILBaseball@Olympics
Goodnight from Tokyo, day 5.
FM @yairlapid today in a meeting with Cypriot FM @Christodulides, expressed deep concern regarding the provocative Turkish actions in Cyprus; the two FMs also discussed bilateral cooperation including on trade, water and energy
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@BenandJerrys likes to brand itself as a social justice company with flavors like "JusticeReMix'd & "Empower Mint."
But when it comes to promoting social equality and diversity in #Israel, that doesn't seem to be the case.
Here's what we mean โฌ๏ธ:
Good news for the environment!
Today Israel approved an unprecedented & historic bill which will reduce carbon emissions by at least 85% by 2050 & help tackle the global climate crisis.
#sustainabledevelopment#SustainableDevelopmentGoals
FM @yairlapid: Israel is following with great concern the progress of the legislative process in Poland on the restitution rights of property which was looted from Holocaust victims. We consider every progress in this legislative process as a serious development (1/2)
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Today, the #UNSC will discuss @UN Sec-Gen @antonioguterres' report on #UNSCR1701 which clearly shows how #Hezbollah endangers the Lebanese people & stability in the region.