On the other hand
The Water Authority has begun channelling desalinated water to the Sea of Galilee, marking the first-ever attempt anywhere in the world to replenish a freshwater lake with processed seawater.
The groundbreaking project, years in the making and a sign of both Israel’s success in converting previously unusable water into a vital resource and the rapidly dropping water levels in the country’s largest freshwater reservoir, was quietly inaugurated on October 23.
In other good news, unreported by the world media:
In a proud moment for Israeli agriculture and artisanal tradition, four Israeli dairies have taken home a remarkable 15 medals at the internationally acclaimed Mondial du Fromage cheese competition in Tours, France. With nearly 1,900 entries judged by 320 experts from around the globe, this victory puts Israel’s cheese-making excellence squarely in the international spotlight.
In 2024, over 1.56 billion litres of cows’ milk were produced in Israel, along with about 22 million litres of sheep’s milk, according to data from the Israel Dairy Board.
The average Israeli consumes about 154 liters of milk and dairy products per year, including about 24 pounds of soft cheeses per person—ranking the highest in the world.
DRONES AND SECURITY
Discover the latest drone technology being utilised to safeguard vital sites.
DIG AND YOU SHALL FIND
Every time archaeologists dig in Israel, they discover evidence of how previous inhabitants lived here.
IMMIGRATE AND INTEGRATE
Take a look behind the scenes at how Israel is helping new Olim in schools and universities.
OLIM DOCTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Israel’s groundbreaking medical innovations and new olim doctors are helping to provide cutting-edge care to all its citizens.
This short video reveals the exciting possibilities.
