With global life expectancy on the rise, Israelis in the year 2040 are projected to live among the longest, on average, on the planet, according to data from the University of Washington. At an expected 84.4, Israelis will be ranked seventh in the world in longevity, moving up from their current 13th place spot (82.1)! Read more: http://bit.ly/2D21hTi

Israel has been ranked number five overall on this year’s Bloomberg Innovation Index, an annual ranking of countries that measures performance in research and development, tech, education, patents, and other marks regarding technology prowess. Fifth place marks a dramatic rise over Israel's 30th place last year. Read more: Bloomberg Innovation Index

Ahed Tamimi, the PA teenager from the village of Nabi Saleh who served an eight month prison sentence for attacking IDF soldiers, visited France in order to increase public support for Palestine and opposition to Israel. During her speech, Tamimi openly called for the destruction of Israel. Read more: http://bit.ly/2NZRl2v

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics released data ahead of Rosh Hashannah  showing that 89% of Israelis are satisfied with their lives, more than half exercise regularly, and life expectancy is still one of highest in the world. Read more: bit.ly/2LZGBLB

According to UNESCO, Israel is the 2nd ranked country in the world in terms of research and development spending. Israel is thus a key country in promoting global progress towards achieving United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals  Read more: http://bit.ly/2ChKk7M

The IDF does not receive enough international credit for their work helping those in need, regardless of their location. No matter the extent of the disaster, Israel's humanitarian missions have consistently saved thousands and thousands of lives. Over the years, the IDF sent 27 humanitarian missions around the world. Read more: http://bit.ly/2wqRSj5

In 2003, the US military found 2,700 Jewish books in Saddam Hussein's intelligence headquarters. These historic documents were left uncared for and slowly decomposing. An agreement was then reached between American and Iraqi institutions, for the restoration and upkeep of the documents in the United States. Read more: https://www.ija.archives.gov/

Over the course of 130 days Hamas' terror kites have destroyed over 7,413 acres in southern Israel. 1,364 fires were caused by the terror groups' flaming kites/balloons causing 2-3 million dollars worth of damage by arson attacks and forcing over 1,832 people to be treated for trauma.

According to the OECD, Israel has ranked first in research and development spending as a percentage of GDP for over 20 years. Israel's impressive r&d spending is a result of a government program called "Yozma" launched in 1993, aimed at making the country less reliant on the public sector and trade. Read more: shorturl.at/hKOY9

Israel transfers about 200 trucks of goods to Gaza daily. The Norwegian flotilla which attempted to sail to Gaza on July 30th only brought .05% of what Israel donates to Gaza everyday. Source: MIFF

Hezbollah has the largest stockpile of weapons of any non-state actor. Over a 34 day span during the 2006 Lebanon War, Hezbollah fired 4,000 rockets at Israel. Today, Hezbollah has an arsenal of about 130,000 rockets ready to fire at Israel. Photo Credit: Center for International and Strategic Studies

The March of Return protests in Gaza are inherently violent. In the 77 days of destruction thus far, protesters have launched between 70-80 exploding kites per week, ultimately creating 412 blazes in Israel. This has caused significant amounts of damage in Israel. This is not a peaceful protest.

Protesters at Hamas’ Great March of Return have faked injuries that were then reported as legitimate in the press. Footage of one incident shows protesters carrying a man on a stretcher who appears to have sustained an injury. Once the group is out of sight of the media, the stretcher is placed on the ground. The man then stands up and walks away as if nothing ever happened.

Tourism in Israel is booming! Israel's tourism industry has grown rapidly recently with the number of visitors rising by 61% in two years. According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics 408,400 tourist entries were recorded in April 2018, 61% more than in April 2016. (Photo Credit: Itamar Grinberg/Israeli Ministry of Tourism)

Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz reminds us of the legal grounds on which Israel was founded. Short yet very clear video.

Trust in the media is at an all-time low. But should it be? Why do fewer and fewer Americans trust the mainstream media. Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, author of The Smear, explains.

Alan Dershowitz, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School and a leading defender of the State of Israel (The Case For Israel), visits Columbia University for a forum with the pro-Israel Students Supporting Israel.

Hezbollah has always been and continues to be a worldwide threat.

Noor Dahri was raised to hate Israel and Jews. Now he believes there is no contradiction in being a practicing Muslim and Zionist. Find out why...

UN mob defends terror attacks against Israelis

Learn from Dr. Martin Kramer, founding President of Shalem College in Jerusalem, as he explains how the Balfour Declaration of November 2, 1917, reflected international recognition of the natural rights of the Jewish people to self-determination in their historical homeland, the Land of Israel.

Does Israel discriminate against Arabs? Is it today's version of apartheid South Africa? Olga Meshoe, herself a South African whose family experienced apartheid, settles the question once and for all.

In our next video in collaboration with the Israel Britain Alliance we look at the ways in which the United Nations has betrayed its founding principles by empowering undemocratic states and bashing the Jewish state. Join the campaign: www.israelbritain.org.uk/WEB

In the last year and a half, UNESCO members have continuously voted to deny the Jewish connection to Israel’s holiest sites. This Friday, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee members will vote on the fate of two more Israeli sites, including the second holiest in the Jewish faith.

"When we speak Zionism, we speak freedom." Chloé Simone Valdary, director of partnerships and outreach at Jerusalem U, loves Israel - and it shows. This is how you stand up for Israel in less than 60 seconds. Watch and learn.

Across borders and religions, friends of Israel, including Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, are not afraid to say no to bigotry and hatred. In less than 60 seconds. Ms. Freeland, the floor is yours.