The plan boils down to building tracks between central Israel and the unemployment-ridden periphery, including the Red Sea resort city of Eilat

Israel's trade deficit stood at US$580.8 million in January. Exports totaled US$3.9 billion in January, while imports amounted to US$4.5 billion

Approximately 212,000 tourists visited Israel during the month, an increase of 62% compared with January last year

The E-Seal-enabled information networks are a key step toward implementing Customs 'green lanes' that add extra security, new velocity to global supply chains

The decision will be valid for a period of six months from the start of the service by El Al. At the end of this period, the effect of El Al's flights on the route will be reviewed

That the Index rose by three points in January 2010 to 95.8 points after falling 1.1 points in December 2009 and 4.3 points in November 2009

During January 2010 the port handled TEU93,700, an increase of 10% compared to January 2009

The difference would be evident in the amount Israel needs to invest in security, Fischer told delegates to the Tenth Annual Herzliya Conference