The eight-day trade mission will focus on fostering stronger ties between Rhode Island and Israel in key industry sectors- defense industries, high-tech manufacturing and life sciences

According to the report, 61,600 tourists arrived during the first five months of this year. The increase has been attributed to the changes in passenger ship's schedule bypassing Tunis, Egypt as well as Libya due to the civil unrest

Israel's Kibbutz Industries Association's (KIA) exports to Turkey US$28 million in products ranging from irrigation systems, to plastic ware and food products, despite political tensions between the countries

The conference. That was held at the Knesset, adopted a resolution committing members to expanding market-oriented R&D projects

In January-May 2011, Hyundai delivered 13,129 cars, 14.5% more than in the corresponding months of 2010. According to industry sources 100,975 new vehicles were delivered in January-May

The visa waiver will allow Republic of China passport holders to stay in Israel for up to 90 days

Ofer is one of Israel’s most successful businessmen. Independently he was ranked the 132nd richest person in the world. The Ofer Brothers Group owns and operates Israel's largest privately owned shipping enterprise

United States remains in the first place with exports totaling some $3 million– a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. The export to Turkey totaled $500 million– a 73% rise