Israel - Follow the Money

1. New Israeli Treatment Kills HIV Cells


Researchers from Hebrew University have created a treatment that eradicates HIV-infected human cells, the journal AIDS Research and Therapy reported last month. The therapy is able to kills HIV cells without harming nearby cells that are normal. It was developed by Hebrew University’s Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences and the Institute of Chemistry. Until now, there has not been a way to destroy cells infected with HIV.

2.Israel and Russia sign military cooperation deal

The Russians are eager to buy Israeli weapons systems including UAVs.

Israel's Minister of Defense Ehud Barak flew to Russia last night and met today with his Russian counterpart Anatoly Serdyukov. The two men signed a military cooperation agreement. For example: advance systems for protecting strategic installations; systems for fighting in built-up areas; and other systems for fighting terror. In all matters related to this we have carte blanche and there is a lot to talk about." While in Russia, Barak will also meet with prime minister Vladimir Putin to discuss the Iranian threat and arms sales to Syria and Hezbollah.

COMMENT: Looks like a possible deal is on the table.

3.Immigration to Israel rose 18% in 5770

The Jewish Agency for Israel reported that 17,880 new immigrants came to Israel in 5770, up 18% from 15,180 in 5769.

4.Israel's population at 7,645,500 on eve of 5771
Israel's population totals 7,645,500 on the eve of 5771, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported today. The population included 5,770,900 Jews, 1,559,100 Arabs and 315,500 others.

COMMENT: I remember the early seventy's, the jewish population was about 3 million.

5.Shekel weakens on day after BoI intervention
Market estimates are that Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Stanley Fischer bought $30-50 million yesterday.

COMMENT: I cannot believe my eyes. The BOI purchasing USD to prevent the Israeli Shekel from strengthening even more!

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