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10/30/2013 1:32:00 AM
TERPS FOR ISRAEL
HAMAS CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR TUNNELS
After the recent discovery of a massive tunnel beneath the Israel-
Gaza border, Hamas militants publicly claimed responsibility for it
and expanded about its purpose. In an interview, their
spokesperson, Abu Obaida, said that armed Hamas brigades dug
the tunnel. They had hoped that the tunnels would enable them to
force Israel to release Palestinians prisoners by bargaining with
Israel following capture of an Israeli. Their inspiration for this plan
is the deal when Israel exchanged 1,027 prisoners for soldier Gilad
Shalit. Gilad Shalit had been captured near a similar tunnel in 2006
and was only released in 2011.
The 1.5 mile long tunnel was discovered on October 7th by
Israel, who then accused Hamas of constructing it. Capturing
Israeli soldiers is their most effective strategy for freeing
Palestinian prisoners and the tunnels allow them to do so. By
sneaking under the border using a network of tunnels, Hamas aims
to again capture an Israeli soldier to use as a bargaining chip for
the release of many more prisoners.
TERPS FOR ISRAEL IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND'S ONLY BIPARTISAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION
WORKING TO STRENGTHEN AND SECURE THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP. TFI ENGAGES BOTH STUDENT
LEADERS ON CAMPUS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF IN D.C.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Recent discovery of
tunnels into Israel
Karnit Flug
appointed head of
BoI
Israeli scientist’s
discovery about leaf
colors
Helping bring water
to the West Bank
New Senate bill for
Israel-U.S. energy
TFI Update
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2
http://terpsforisrael.weebly.com
TERPS ADVOCATING FOR THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP
OCTOBER 31, 2013
FIRST WOMAN APPOINTED HEAD OF BANK OF ISRAEL
On Sunday afternoon Dr. Karnit Flug was selected
as the new Bank of Israel governor, ending several months
of uncertainty for the bank. Dr. Flug, a mother of two with
an economics doctorate from Columbia University, was not
the first choice for the post. The choosing of Dr. Flug
comes after a months-long process. Netanyahu did not
originally favor Dr. Flug and offered several foreign
candidates the position before her.
Stanley Fischer, the previous governor of the bank
recommended Dr. Flug upon his resignation. Yet, Dr. Flug
was named only after Lawrence Summers, former US
Treasury secretary and president of Harvard University
turned down the post.
Although Dr. Flug threatened to resign in July when
she was passed over for the post, she is now grateful that
she remained at the bank. This appointment marks a
significant moment in history, as Dr. Flug is the first
woman to hold this position.
Read More: Hamas tunnels: Times of Israel
Dr. Karnit Flug: Times of Israel Leave Colors: Times of Israel
DISCOVERING THE REASONS
BEHIND LEAF COLORS
Israeli scientist Simcha Lev-Yadun has
figured out that trees change the color of
their leaves as a means of survival. The nice
autumnal red indicates that the tree is
fighting insects while the yellow shows that
the tree is not fighting against herbivores as
much. In Israel, there is enough rain for the
native trees to continue growing during the
wintertime. In order to cause the colors of
leaves to change, Israel has imported several
different varieties of trees from northern
climate zones. At Rehovot’s Weizmann
Institute, there is an acclimatization park,
where trees from around the world are grown
to research how they adapt to a range of
climate and soil types.
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2
OCTOBER 31, 2013
ISRAELIS HELP BRING WATER TO WEST BANK As cooperation between the Israeli government and its neighbors
remains tense, individuals and entrepreneurs are finding common
ground in projects that help bring water to and recycle water in the
West Bank. Many of the suppliers for the ongoing overhaul of the
Palestinian water sector are Israeli companies. In other cooperative
projects, Israelis and Palestinians are working together to develop and
implement wastewater-recycling programs. Avraham Israeli, president
of the Israel Water Association, an organization involved in one of
these cooperative projects sees these projects as “a very good example
of how cooperation and technology can bring at least local solutions.”
Other’s such as Dr. Loay Hidmi, director of water supply and sanitation
at Jordanian firm SaafConsult, emphasized the vitality of upgrading
water technologies through regional collaboration and sees water as “an
excellent forum on which to start [regional] communication.”
Read more: Water in West Bank: Jerusalem Post
Senate bill for energy: Jerusalem Post
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Fast facts about Israel:
Israelis developed
the first cell phone
Israel has the highest
ratio of university
degrees to population
in the world
Israel recycles 75%
of its wastewater
Israel’s bank notes
have Braille on them
so that blind people
can identify them
The glue on Israel’s
stamps is certified
kosher
A bipartisan group of senators recently proposed a bill aimed at
enhancing ties between Israel and the United States with regards
to energy research and development. The United States-Israel
Energy Cooperation Enhancement Bill promotes cooperation in
a variety of areas concerning energy, such as academics,
business, and scientific research. If the bill is passed, it should
serve to greatly help the energy sector in both the United States
and in Israel, especially after the recent discovery of natural gas
in Israel.
SENATE BILL PROPOSED TO HELP ENERGY IN U.S. AND ISRAEL
For our future meetings, we will be discussing issues relating to the U.S.-Israel
relationship. Next meeting we will focus on the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act. In
addition, please be sure to keep up with your Ngauge points and read Josh’s email from a
few days ago to see what everyone should be doing now. Also, we will be sending a
delegation to AIPAC’s Saban Leadership Seminar this winter. This is an amazing
experience to both learn and network with fellow college student advocates from around
the country during an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested,
please apply via this form: Saban Interest Form
TERPS FOR ISRAEL HOUSEKEEPING
For those of you thinking about spring or summer internships, the Embassy of Israel
has a great program designed to provide students with an inside look at the day-to-
day activities of the Embassy. The program is an excellent opportunity for college
students to receive valuable insight into U.S.-Israel relations and the nature of Israeli
diplomacy.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the attached application and send
your resume and cover letter to Renee Best at [email protected].