ISRAEL21c — Good News From Israel

With the start of the new Israeli school year the KKL-JNF has released exclusive photos that offer a glimpse into school days during the British Mandate era and the early years of the state of Israel. See more: https://bit.ly/4g9fQ6L

Two vaulted tombs dating back at least 1,700 years are soon to be revealed to the public for the first time in Ashkelon, Israel. The unveiling of these tombs is part of a broader initiative by the southern seaside city and the Israel Antiquities Authority to integrate local heritage assets into public spaces. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gdThO9

It's no secret that traffic circles have great benefits - they ease stop-and-go traffic, reduce road noise — BUT in Israel there is a certain obsession with these circular intersections that defies explanation. One Israeli traffic circle in particular has taken things to a whole new level. Check out Zachy’s article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4ga8vUt

Telemedicine-managed, physician-supervised at-home care results in better outcomes for acutely ill patients than a hospital stay, according to a major retrospective study conducted by BEYOND, the virtual hospital of Israel’s largest medical center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer. The study, published in the PLOS One journal, is the first to demonstrate that hospital-at-home (HAH) care for patients with acute illnesses can offer a viable alternative to in-hospital stays. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZcRmne

In these difficult times for Israel, the country’s athletes have made their nation proud at the Paralympic Games, so far securing an impressive haul of three gold medals and one bronze. 🏆 These remarkable achievements showcase the strength, determination, and inspiring spirit of Israel’s para-athletes on the world stage.💙🤍🇮🇱 Full story: https://bit.ly/4gdOpsG

We pride ourselves as a source for good news about Israel here at ISRAEL21c. Unfortunately, today we are mourning. The Israel Defense Forces announced that soldiers have recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, including Israeli-American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23. The other hostages whose bodies were found inside a tunnel in Rafah are Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Ori Danino, 25; Alex Lubnov, 32; Carmel Gat, 40; and Almog Sarusi, 25. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/47a0Ilo

Arab-Israeli influencer Nagham Haj Ali fosters coexistence by volunteering. Haj Ali enlisted as a National Service volunteer at a hospital to test her wish to become a nurse, but what she found was a higher purpose. Full story: https://bit.ly/4752R1O

You might know Nagham Haj Ali from her social media, but did you know that she is also an award winning volunteer? We are so inspired by her dedication to helping others! Full story: https://bit.ly/4752R1O

It’s not just our minds and bodies that get exhausted when battling cancer, it’s also the natural killer (NK) cells of our bodies – a key component of the immune system – that get fatigued and lose function when they have to keep fighting the disease. Now, a new study at Bar-Ilan University offers a novel method to rejuvenate NK cells using nanoparticles, restoring their vitality to give them the strength to keep fighting cancer cells. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dXn8sn

A unique database of medical, behavioral, and genetic data can help identify the best diagnosis and treatment approaches for people on the spectrum. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g19dDw