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Israeli technology in Africa
Today, over 1 million people in Africa have access to clean water and energy thanks to Israeli technology.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GzTHsudnyK0

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Israeli technology empowering African villages
Innovation Africa is using Israeli technology to empower people in African villages.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/TFe8FvmAmzU

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Israelis Aid Syrian Refugees
When thousands of Syrian refugees arrived on the shores of Greece, Israeli doctors and nurses, both Arab and Jewish, were there to help.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/151279276

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Israelis empowering Yazidi survivors of ISIS
ISIS tried to wipe out the Yazidi people, killing thousands and leaving countless others with physical and psychological trauma. In response, Israeli experts worked with Yazidi women, empowering them to overcome PTSD and help others in their community do the same.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/347322725

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Israelis Aid Syrian Refugees
For years, the Israeli organization IsraAID has been helping Syrian refugees in Greece and elsewhere. They reach over 750,000 people/year with humanitarian aid, and strive to empower communities rather than making them dependent.

http://www.trustorysocial.com/app/uploads/2adb792e5add45cfa413733d5c8d8edd_IsraAID.jpeg

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Save a Child's Heart
Israel’s Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) is the largest program in the world for children from the third world who need heart surgery.

http://www.saveachildsheartus.org/faq.html

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Israel's Humanitarian Aid to Rwanda
In 1994, during the Rwandan genocide, Israel initiated Operation Interns for Hope, establishing a field hospital in neighboring Zaire to bring medical aid to refugees.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/MFADocuments/Yearbook9/Pages/224%20Foreign%20Ministry%20Statement%20on%20Operation%20Intern.aspx

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Aid to Sri Lanka
Israel sent funding and disaster relief supplies to Sri Lanka in response to the devastating flood of 2016.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/PressRoom/2016/Pages/Israel-provides-disaster-relief-supplies-to-Sri-Lanka-26-May-2016.aspx

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Curing AIDS
Israeli scientists developed an AIDS treatment that targets and reduces the decrease the HIV virus count by up to 97 percent in HIV-infected cells without affecting healthy cells.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-see-breakthrough-in-aids-cure/

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Combating river blindness
An Israeli scientist discovered a natural bacterium that combats river blindness, helping to protect the people of 11 African nations.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA_Graphics/MFA%20Gallery/Documents/Innovations2010-En.pdf

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Israeli Aid to Haiti
Israel was among the first on the scene in Haiti to provide disaster relief after their earthquake in 2010.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/masters-of-disaster-idf-field-hospital-may-be-recognized-as-worlds-best/

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Save a Child's Heart helps anyone in need
Israeli nonprofit organization Save a Child’s Heart performs free open-heart surgeries for underprivileged children from around the world, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. Forty-nine percent of the patients are Palestinian Jordanian, Iraqi, and Moroccan.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/small-miracles-595318

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Drip Irrigation Outside Israel
Israeli company Netafim invented drip irrigation, helping farmers on six continents conserve water and maximize efficiency.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/what-israeli-drips-did-for-the-world/

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Water recycling and conservation
Israel leads the world in water recycling. In addition, over 90 percent of Israel’s water heaters are solar powered.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/israel-proves-the-desalination-era-is-here/

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Ensuring conflict free diamonds
Israel was the first country in the world to adopt the Kimberley Process, an international standard that certifies diamonds as “conflict free.”

http://www.israel21c.org/israels-diamond-trade-policy-helps-developing-african-nations/

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Emergency Relief around the World
With decades of expertise in emergency response, Israel is among the first on the scene helping victims of natural disasters all over the world.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Aid/Pages/Israel_on_frontline_international_aid.aspx

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Aid to Southeast Asia
Israel was among the first three countries to provide aid to victims of the 2004 tsunami that ravaged parts of Southeast Asia.

http://www.jta.org/2004/12/28/archive/israel-jewish-groups-pitch-in-to-help-victims-of-quake-tsunami

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Aid to the Philippines
Israel sent humanitarian and medical aid to the Philippines when it was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Aid/Pages/Israeli-aid-to-Philippines-typhoon-Nov-2013.aspx

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Israel helping Gaza among others
Despite ongoing hostilities, Israel offers agricultural training to farmers from Gaza, the West Bank, and Egypt.

http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2013/7/12/arab-farmers-train-in-israel-to-improve-gaza-agriculture#.WUmLwI-cHIU=

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Israel helping Africa
Israel is working with the U.S. to give agricultural aid and training to Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Rwanda in the areas of food production, crop cycles, and the environment.

https://www.israel21c.org/top-22-ways-israel-aided-africa-in-last-three-years/

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Save A Child's Heart
The Israeli organization Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) has treated children suffering from congenital and rheumatic heart disease in 30 countries where quality medical care is unavailable.

https://unitedwithisrael.org/save-a-childs-heart-israels-doctors-healing-the-world/

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Operation Magic Carpet Saves Thousands
In 1949, Israel rescued 40,000 Jews from Yemen during Operation Magic Carpet, completing 380 airlift rescues to Israel.

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/operation-magic-carpet-airlift-of-yemenite-jews

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Vietnamese People Given A Safe Haven
In 1977, Israel rescued 400 Vietnamese boat people fleeing oppression in their home country and granted them asylum. They are now proud citizens of Israel.

https://unitedwithisrael.org/vietnamese-boat-people-in-the-promised-land/

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Operation Moses
In 1984, Israel rescued 8,000 Sudanese Jews during Operation Moses.

http://www.jpost.com/Features/In-Thespotlight/This-week-in-History-Operation-Moses-begins

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Operation Solomon
In 1991, Israel rescued 14,000 Ethiopian Jews during Operation Solomon.

http://www.jpost.com/Features/In-Thespotlight/This-week-in-History-Operation-Moses-begins

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International Development Aid
Every year, the Israel Center for International Cooperation (MASHAV) conducts 300 courses on overcoming challenges in education, the environment, emergency response, and other fields. They have trained over 260,000 participants in over 140 countries.

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/mashav-history-mission-and-overview

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Israel, India, and Irrigation
Israel worked closely with India to develop irrigation and desalination projects that reduce waste and increase access to water for all of India’s citizens.

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/India-Israel-move-to-next-stage-with-agricultural-cooperation-387674

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Rwandan Youth Villages
The Rwanda Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, a home for Rwandan children orphaned by that country’s genocide, is modeled after a youth village for Israeli orphans. The village opened in 2008 and now is home to 500 young Rwandans.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rwanda-israeli-inspired-youth-village-is-walking-on-sunshine/

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Aid For Cambodian Refugees
In 1979 Israel aided refugees from the genocide in Cambodia.

http://www.jta.org/1979/11/06/archive/israel-urges-aid-for-cambodian-people

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Medical Aid In Rwanda
In 1994 Israel provided medical aid for refugees from the genocide in Rwanda.

http://www.jta.org/1994/09/02/archive/israeli-aid-in-rwanda-closes-but-jdc-still-treats-refugees

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Extinguished Fire In Turkey
In 1997 Israel helped extinguish a massive fire in Turkey

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/idf-relief-efforts-around-the-world

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Aid for Kenyan Bombing Victims
In 1998 Israel sent a search and rescue team to assist victims of the U.S. Embassy bombing in Kenya.

http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/Analysis-Israel-and-Kenya-blood-ties-326880

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Central American Flood Victims
In 1998 Israel aided flood victims in Central America.

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/israeli-humanitarian-operations

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Kosovan Refugees
In 1999 Israel aided refugees from the war in Kosovo.

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/israeli-humanitarian-operations

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Hurricane Katrina Victims
In 2005 Israel aided victims of Hurricane Katrina in the U.S.

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/israeli-aid-to-hurricane-katrina-victims-september-2005

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Tropic Storm Victoms
In 2007 Israel aided tropical storm victims in Mexico and the Dominican Republic

http://www.jpost.com/International/Israel-sends-emergency-aid-to-Mexico-and-Dominican-Republic

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A Startup Nation
Innovation is part of Israel’s culture. Israeli startup guru Yossi Vardi explains, “This is a startup country, socially and culturally. It is in our heritage, our ethos....The country is constantly renewing itself all the time.”

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/Startup_and_IT/30296821

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Magen David Adom
Israel’s official emergency service, Magen David Adom, trains first aid instructors from developing countries to teach life-saving techniques in their home countries.

https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-medics-teach-countries-around-globe-to-deal-with-mass-casualty-incidents/

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Emergency Aid In Ethiopia
In 2000 Israel provided emergency aid to victims of the famine in Ethiopia.

http://www.israel.org/MFA/PressRoom/2000/Pages/Israel%20Sends%20Emergency%20Aid%20to%20Ethiopia.aspx

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Israeli water tech in Flint
Israelis are helping the people of Flint, Michigan overcome the water crisis in their community.

https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Business-and-Innovation/Watergen-partners-with-Flint-Michigan-where-water-quality-is-third-world-596049

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Israel and Coronavirus
Israelis have been helping medical professionals in China, South Korea, and elsewhere fight back against COVID-19.

https://www.israaid.org/news/israaid-ramps-coronavirus-response

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Israeli Innovation and Coronavirus
Israelis are working on innovative ways to help people around the world overcome COVID-19.

https://www.israel21c.org/israel-confronts-coronavirus-with-innovation-and-chutzpah/

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Israelis and Palestinians Team Up to Fight Coronavirus
Jewish and Christian Israelis worked together to provide aid to Palestinians and tourists suffering from COVID-19 in Bethlehem

https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Jews-Christians-join-forces-to-aid-Bethlehems-coronavirus-victims-620683

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Israeli-Arab Cooperation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Israeli-Arab cooperation has quietly expanded during the Coronavirus pandemic, which will hopefully lead to closer ties in the future.

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/israel-jordan-morocco-gaza-strip-palestinians-egypt-corona.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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IDF-Arab Cooperation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rising cases of COVID-19 in Israeli Arab towns and villages inspired unprecedented cooperation between the IDF and local Arab leaders.

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/israel-coronavirus-ramadan-arabs-idf-cooperation-security.html

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The IDF and COVID-19
The IDF has been working closely with the Palestinian Authority to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

http://www.bicom.org.uk/podcast/episode-98-the-idfs-role-in-fighting-covid-19/

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Gaza Blockade
This factsheet argues that Israel’s blockade against Hamas in Gaza is legal under international law.

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/israel-s-quot-blockade-quot-of-gaza

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What is the Taylor Force Act?
The Taylor Force Act is a law named after an American citizen who was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in 2016. It prohibits U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA), unless the PA takes steps to end violence against U.S. and Israeli citizens, and stop financially rewarding acts of terrorism.

https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1164-taylor-force-act/

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