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Since its inaugural flight from Geneva to Tel Aviv in September 1948 the airline has grown to serve 48 destinations on four continents. As the former national carrier of Israel, El Al has played an important role in Israel's humanitarian rescue efforts, airlifting Jews from Ethiopia, Yemen, and other countries where their lives were at risk. The airline holds the world record for the most passengers on a commercial aircraft, a record set by Operation Solomon when Jewish refugees were transported from Ethiopia. El Al is widely acknowledged as the world's most secure airline, after foiling many attempted hijackings and terror attacks through its security protocols. (more...)
Operation Entebbe, also known as the Entebbe Raid or Operation Thunderbolt, was a counter-terrorism hostage-rescue mission carried out by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on the night of July 3 and early morning of July 4, 1976. In the wake of the hijacking of Air France flight 139 and the hijackers' threats to kill the hostages if their prisoner release demands were not met, a plan was drawn up to airlift the hostages to safety. These plans took into account the likelihood of armed resistance from Ugandan military troops.
Originally codenamed Operation Thunderbolt (or Operation Thunderball) by the IDF, the operation was retroactively renamed Operation Yonatan in memory of the Sayeret Matkal commander Lieutenant ColonelYonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu who was killed in action. Three hostages were killed and five Israeli commandos were wounded. A fourth hostage was murdered by Ugandan army officers at a nearby hospital. (more...)
Matza (also Matzah, Matzoh, or Matsah) Hebrewמַצָּה, in Ashkenazimatzo or matzoh, and, in Yiddish, matze) is a cracker-like flatbread made of white plain flour and water. The dough is pricked in several places and not allowed to rise before or during baking, thereby producing a hard, flat bread. It is similar in preparation to the Southwest Asianlavash and the Indian chapati
Matza is the substitute for bread during the Jewish holiday of Passover, when eating chametz—bread and leavened products—is forbidden. Eating matza on the night of the seder is considered a positive mitzvah, i.e., a commandment. In the context of the Passover Seder meal, certain restrictions additional to the chametz prohibitions are to be met for the matza to be considered "mitzva matza", that is, matza that meets the requirements of the positive commandment to eat matza at the seder. (more...)
The Shephelah (Hebrew: הַשְּפֵלָה, "lowland"; also שפלת יהודה, Shephelat Yehuda, "Judean lowland") is a designation usually applied to the region in south-central Israel of 10-15 km of low hills between the central Mount Hebron and the coastal plains of Philistia within the area of the Judea, at an altitude of 120-450 metres above sea level. The area is fertile, and a temperate Mediterranean climate prevails there. Shephelah was one of the regions allotted to the biblical Tribe of Judah. (more...)
...That Israel has the 8th longest life expectancy in the world: 82.0 years? This is more than the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.
...That there are 26 official Muslim States, 18 official Christian States, but there is only 1 Jewish State - Israel?
...That relative to its size, Israel is the largest immigrant absorbing nation on Earth, it has absorbed 350% of its population in 60 years?
...That Israel has more Nobel Prizes per capita than the United States, France and Germany? It has more laureates, in real numbers, than India, Spain and China.[1]
...That Israel's capital city, Jerusalem, is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
...That Israel is the only country in the world that entered the 21st century with a net gain of trees, made more remarkable by the fact that it is 60% desert?[1]
...That 93% of Israeli homes use Solar energy for water heating, the highest percentage in the world?[1]
...That Israeli scientific research institutions are ranked 3rd in the world?[1]
...That Israel has been ranked 2nd in space sciences?[1]
...That Israel is one of the ten countries in the world capable of launching its own satellites?[2][3]
...That Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation by a large margin -109 per 10,000 people - as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed?[1]
...That Israel has the 3rd highest rate of entrepreneurship among women in the world?[1]
...That Israel has attracted the most venture capital investment per capita in the world, 30 times more than Europe?[1]
...That Israel leads the world in patents for medical equipment?[1]
...That Israel has more NASDAQ listed companies than any other country, besides the US? More than all of Europe, India, China and Japan combined.[1]
...That in proportion to its population Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world? In absolute numbers Israel has more startup companies than any other country besides the US.[1]
...That Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world?[4]
...That Israel has been deemed as the 8th happiest country on Earth?[5]
...That Israel has one of the best healthcare systems in the world according to OECD?[6]
...That Israel is ranked 16th in the Human Development Index? It's the highest standard of living in the Middle East, and the third highest in Asia.[7]
...That Israel's $300 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined?[17]
...That Israel has the highest percentage in the world of home computers per capita?[17]
...That Israel was the first nation in the world to adopt the Kimberly process, an international standard that certifies diamonds as "conflict free"?[17]
...That Israel has the largest fleet of F-16 aircraft outside of the US, numbering 250?[17]
...That the proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel is approximately 23.4%? This puts Israel in second place behind Denmark. Women earned 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world.[18]
...That the military of Israel is ranked the 11th most powerful military in the world?[19]
Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians in the workforce, with 145 per 10,000, as opposed to 85 in the US, over 70 in Japan, and less than 60 in Germany. With over 25% of its work force employed in technical professions. Israel places first in this category as well. 24% of Israel's workforce hold university degrees, ranking third in the industrialized world (after the US and Holland) and 12% hold advanced degrees. [2]
Israel has the highest in the world ratio of university degrees to the population.
Israel has the highest per capita ratio of scientific publications in the world by a large margin, as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed.
In proportion to its population, Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world. In absolute terms, Israel has the largest number of startup companies than any other country in the world, except the US (3,500 companies mostly in high tech). On a per capita basis, Israel has the largest number of biotech start-ups.
National spending in Israel on civilian R&D rose 164% in 1990-2004. In terms of purchasing power, it grew 126% in 1996-2002, while GDP rose 29%. To compare, Ireland's R&D spending was up 40%, while GDP grew 64%.
An average of 1,549 scientific articles per million residents per year were published by Israel in 1999-2003. This puts Israel just behind Switzerland in this category. The corresponding numbers are 900 for the US and 729 for the EU.
Israel accounted for 1.28% of all scientific articles worldwide. The leading field in Israel was mathematics, in which Israel accounted for 2.74% of all articles, followed by computer science (2.22%) and physics (1.52%).
The proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel was 23.4%. This puts Israel in second place, behind Denmark. Women accounted for 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world. (Source: [3])
Israeli exports topped $37 billion in 2004, accounting for 0.6% of world exports and ranking Israel in the 26th place among the top world exporters. Israel’s imports reached $43 billion, also amounting to 0.6% of the world’s total imports and placing Israel in 23rd spot among the world’s importers. (Source: [4])
Since its inaugural flight from Geneva to Tel Aviv in September 1948 the airline has grown to serve 48 destinations on four continents. As the former national carrier of Israel, El Al has played an important role in Israel's humanitarian rescue efforts, airlifting Jews from Ethiopia, Yemen, and other countries where their lives were at risk. The airline holds the world record for the most passengers on a commercial aircraft, a record set by Operation Solomon when Jewish refugees were transported from Ethiopia. El Al is widely acknowledged as the world's most secure airline, after foiling many attempted hijackings and terror attacks through its security protocols. (more...)
Operation Entebbe, also known as the Entebbe Raid or Operation Thunderbolt, was a counter-terrorism hostage-rescue mission carried out by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on the night of July 3 and early morning of July 4, 1976. In the wake of the hijacking of Air France flight 139 and the hijackers' threats to kill the hostages if their prisoner release demands were not met, a plan was drawn up to airlift the hostages to safety. These plans took into account the likelihood of armed resistance from Ugandan military troops.
Originally codenamed Operation Thunderbolt (or Operation Thunderball) by the IDF, the operation was retroactively renamed Operation Yonatan in memory of the Sayeret Matkal commander Lieutenant ColonelYonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu who was killed in action. Three hostages were killed and five Israeli commandos were wounded. A fourth hostage was murdered by Ugandan army officers at a nearby hospital. (more...)
Matza (also Matzah, Matzoh, or Matsah) Hebrewמַצָּה, in Ashkenazimatzo or matzoh, and, in Yiddish, matze) is a cracker-like flatbread made of white plain flour and water. The dough is pricked in several places and not allowed to rise before or during baking, thereby producing a hard, flat bread. It is similar in preparation to the Southwest Asianlavash and the Indian chapati
Matza is the substitute for bread during the Jewish holiday of Passover, when eating chametz—bread and leavened products—is forbidden. Eating matza on the night of the seder is considered a positive mitzvah, i.e., a commandment. In the context of the Passover Seder meal, certain restrictions additional to the chametz prohibitions are to be met for the matza to be considered "mitzva matza", that is, matza that meets the requirements of the positive commandment to eat matza at the seder. (more...)
The Shephelah (Hebrew: הַשְּפֵלָה, "lowland"; also שפלת יהודה, Shephelat Yehuda, "Judean lowland") is a designation usually applied to the region in south-central Israel of 10-15 km of low hills between the central Mount Hebron and the coastal plains of Philistia within the area of the Judea, at an altitude of 120-450 metres above sea level. The area is fertile, and a temperate Mediterranean climate prevails there. Shephelah was one of the regions allotted to the biblical Tribe of Judah. (more...)
...That Israel has the 8th longest life expectancy in the world: 82.0 years? This is more than the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.
...That there are 26 official Muslim States, 18 official Christian States, but there is only 1 Jewish State - Israel?
...That relative to its size, Israel is the largest immigrant absorbing nation on Earth, it has absorbed 350% of its population in 60 years?
...That Israel has more Nobel Prizes per capita than the United States, France and Germany? It has more laureates, in real numbers, than India, Spain and China.[1]
...That Israel's capital city, Jerusalem, is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
...That Israel is the only country in the world that entered the 21st century with a net gain of trees, made more remarkable by the fact that it is 60% desert?[1]
...That 93% of Israeli homes use Solar energy for water heating, the highest percentage in the world?[1]
...That Israeli scientific research institutions are ranked 3rd in the world?[1]
...That Israel has been ranked 2nd in space sciences?[1]
...That Israel is one of the ten countries in the world capable of launching its own satellites?[20][21]
...That Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation by a large margin -109 per 10,000 people - as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed?[1]
...That Israel has the 3rd highest rate of entrepreneurship among women in the world?[1]
...That Israel has attracted the most venture capital investment per capita in the world, 30 times more than Europe?[1]
...That Israel leads the world in patents for medical equipment?[1]
...That Israel has more NASDAQ listed companies than any other country, besides the US? More than all of Europe, India, China and Japan combined.[1]
...That in proportion to its population Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world? In absolute numbers Israel has more startup companies than any other country besides the US.[1]
...That Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world?[22]
...That Israel has been deemed as the 8th happiest country on Earth?[23]
...That Israel has one of the best healthcare systems in the world according to OECD?[24]
...That Israel is ranked 16th in the Human Development Index? It's the highest standard of living in the Middle East, and the third highest in Asia.[7]
...That Israel's $300 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined?[17]
...That Israel has the highest percentage in the world of home computers per capita?[17]
...That Israel was the first nation in the world to adopt the Kimberly process, an international standard that certifies diamonds as "conflict free"?[17]
...That Israel has the largest fleet of F-16 aircraft outside of the US, numbering 250?[17]
...That the proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel is approximately 23.4%? This puts Israel in second place behind Denmark. Women earned 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world.[33]
...That the military of Israel is ranked the 11th most powerful military in the world?[34]
Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians in the workforce, with 145 per 10,000, as opposed to 85 in the US, over 70 in Japan, and less than 60 in Germany. With over 25% of its work force employed in technical professions. Israel places first in this category as well. 24% of Israel's workforce hold university degrees, ranking third in the industrialized world (after the US and Holland) and 12% hold advanced degrees. [7]
Israel has the highest in the world ratio of university degrees to the population.
Israel has the highest per capita ratio of scientific publications in the world by a large margin, as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed.
In proportion to its population, Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world. In absolute terms, Israel has the largest number of startup companies than any other country in the world, except the US (3,500 companies mostly in high tech). On a per capita basis, Israel has the largest number of biotech start-ups.
National spending in Israel on civilian R&D rose 164% in 1990-2004. In terms of purchasing power, it grew 126% in 1996-2002, while GDP rose 29%. To compare, Ireland's R&D spending was up 40%, while GDP grew 64%.
An average of 1,549 scientific articles per million residents per year were published by Israel in 1999-2003. This puts Israel just behind Switzerland in this category. The corresponding numbers are 900 for the US and 729 for the EU.
Israel accounted for 1.28% of all scientific articles worldwide. The leading field in Israel was mathematics, in which Israel accounted for 2.74% of all articles, followed by computer science (2.22%) and physics (1.52%).
The proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel was 23.4%. This puts Israel in second place, behind Denmark. Women accounted for 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world. (Source: [8])
Israeli exports topped $37 billion in 2004, accounting for 0.6% of world exports and ranking Israel in the 26th place among the top world exporters. Israel’s imports reached $43 billion, also amounting to 0.6% of the world’s total imports and placing Israel in 23rd spot among the world’s importers. (Source: [9])
Since its inaugural flight from Geneva to Tel Aviv in September 1948 the airline has grown to serve 48 destinations on four continents. As the former national carrier of Israel, El Al has played an important role in Israel's humanitarian rescue efforts, airlifting Jews from Ethiopia, Yemen, and other countries where their lives were at risk. The airline holds the world record for the most passengers on a commercial aircraft, a record set by Operation Solomon when Jewish refugees were transported from Ethiopia. El Al is widely acknowledged as the world's most secure airline, after foiling many attempted hijackings and terror attacks through its security protocols. (more...)
Operation Entebbe, also known as the Entebbe Raid or Operation Thunderbolt, was a counter-terrorism hostage-rescue mission carried out by the Israel Defense Force (IDF) at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on the night of July 3 and early morning of July 4, 1976. In the wake of the hijacking of Air France flight 139 and the hijackers' threats to kill the hostages if their prisoner release demands were not met, a plan was drawn up to airlift the hostages to safety. These plans took into account the likelihood of armed resistance from Ugandan military troops.
Originally codenamed Operation Thunderbolt (or Operation Thunderball) by the IDF, the operation was retroactively renamed Operation Yonatan in memory of the Sayeret Matkal commander Lieutenant ColonelYonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu who was killed in action. Three hostages were killed and five Israeli commandos were wounded. A fourth hostage was murdered by Ugandan army officers at a nearby hospital. (more...)
Matza (also Matzah, Matzoh, or Matsah) Hebrewמַצָּה, in Ashkenazimatzo or matzoh, and, in Yiddish, matze) is a cracker-like flatbread made of white plain flour and water. The dough is pricked in several places and not allowed to rise before or during baking, thereby producing a hard, flat bread. It is similar in preparation to the Southwest Asianlavash and the Indian chapati
Matza is the substitute for bread during the Jewish holiday of Passover, when eating chametz—bread and leavened products—is forbidden. Eating matza on the night of the seder is considered a positive mitzvah, i.e., a commandment. In the context of the Passover Seder meal, certain restrictions additional to the chametz prohibitions are to be met for the matza to be considered "mitzva matza", that is, matza that meets the requirements of the positive commandment to eat matza at the seder. (more...)
The Shephelah (Hebrew: הַשְּפֵלָה, "lowland"; also שפלת יהודה, Shephelat Yehuda, "Judean lowland") is a designation usually applied to the region in south-central Israel of 10-15 km of low hills between the central Mount Hebron and the coastal plains of Philistia within the area of the Judea, at an altitude of 120-450 metres above sea level. The area is fertile, and a temperate Mediterranean climate prevails there. Shephelah was one of the regions allotted to the biblical Tribe of Judah. (more...)
...That Israel has the 8th longest life expectancy in the world: 82.0 years? This is more than the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.
...That there are 26 official Muslim States, 18 official Christian States, but there is only 1 Jewish State - Israel?
...That relative to its size, Israel is the largest immigrant absorbing nation on Earth, it has absorbed 350% of its population in 60 years?
...That Israel has more Nobel Prizes per capita than the United States, France and Germany? It has more laureates, in real numbers, than India, Spain and China.[1]
...That Israel's capital city, Jerusalem, is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
...That Israel is the only country in the world that entered the 21st century with a net gain of trees, made more remarkable by the fact that it is 60% desert?[1]
...That 93% of Israeli homes use Solar energy for water heating, the highest percentage in the world?[1]
...That Israeli scientific research institutions are ranked 3rd in the world?[1]
...That Israel has been ranked 2nd in space sciences?[1]
...That Israel is one of the ten countries in the world capable of launching its own satellites?[35][36]
...That Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation by a large margin -109 per 10,000 people - as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed?[1]
...That Israel has the 3rd highest rate of entrepreneurship among women in the world?[1]
...That Israel has attracted the most venture capital investment per capita in the world, 30 times more than Europe?[1]
...That Israel leads the world in patents for medical equipment?[1]
...That Israel has more NASDAQ listed companies than any other country, besides the US? More than all of Europe, India, China and Japan combined.[1]
...That in proportion to its population Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world? In absolute numbers Israel has more startup companies than any other country besides the US.[1]
...That Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world?[37]
...That Israel has been deemed as the 8th happiest country on Earth?[38]
...That Israel has one of the best healthcare systems in the world according to OECD?[39]
...That Israel is ranked 16th in the Human Development Index? It's the highest standard of living in the Middle East, and the third highest in Asia.[7]
...That Israel's $300 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined?[17]
...That Israel has the highest percentage in the world of home computers per capita?[17]
...That Israel was the first nation in the world to adopt the Kimberly process, an international standard that certifies diamonds as "conflict free"?[17]
...That Israel has the largest fleet of F-16 aircraft outside of the US, numbering 250?[17]
...That the proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel is approximately 23.4%? This puts Israel in second place behind Denmark. Women earned 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world.[48]
...That the military of Israel is ranked the 11th most powerful military in the world?[49]
Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians in the workforce, with 145 per 10,000, as opposed to 85 in the US, over 70 in Japan, and less than 60 in Germany. With over 25% of its work force employed in technical professions. Israel places first in this category as well. 24% of Israel's workforce hold university degrees, ranking third in the industrialized world (after the US and Holland) and 12% hold advanced degrees. [12]
Israel has the highest in the world ratio of university degrees to the population.
Israel has the highest per capita ratio of scientific publications in the world by a large margin, as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed.
In proportion to its population, Israel has the largest number of startup companies in the world. In absolute terms, Israel has the largest number of startup companies than any other country in the world, except the US (3,500 companies mostly in high tech). On a per capita basis, Israel has the largest number of biotech start-ups.
National spending in Israel on civilian R&D rose 164% in 1990-2004. In terms of purchasing power, it grew 126% in 1996-2002, while GDP rose 29%. To compare, Ireland's R&D spending was up 40%, while GDP grew 64%.
An average of 1,549 scientific articles per million residents per year were published by Israel in 1999-2003. This puts Israel just behind Switzerland in this category. The corresponding numbers are 900 for the US and 729 for the EU.
Israel accounted for 1.28% of all scientific articles worldwide. The leading field in Israel was mathematics, in which Israel accounted for 2.74% of all articles, followed by computer science (2.22%) and physics (1.52%).
The proportion of women among R&D workers in Israel was 23.4%. This puts Israel in second place, behind Denmark. Women accounted for 37% of all degrees granted in science and engineering in Israel, one of the highest proportions in the world. (Source: [13])
Israeli exports topped $37 billion in 2004, accounting for 0.6% of world exports and ranking Israel in the 26th place among the top world exporters. Israel’s imports reached $43 billion, also amounting to 0.6% of the world’s total imports and placing Israel in 23rd spot among the world’s importers. (Source: [14])
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