Every Monday we will publish a weekly news digest. The aim is to keep you updated on what is happening in Israel, and the activities here at the Embassy.
Enjoy the read.
1.Israel Gets New Government
After 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, Israel now has a new coalition Government.
Naftali Bennett has been sworn in as Israel's 13th Prime Minister in Israel's 36th government and Yair Lapid as alternate Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The full cabinet comprises;
- 9 female ministers
- 2 Arab ministers
- Karine Elharrar, a veteran MK who has muscular dystrophy & is Minister of Energy
- Nitzan Horowitz (Minister of Health) & Idan Roll (Deputy FM) who are openly gay
- A religious prime minister
This is our 36th government.
2. The Embassy of Israel condoled with the family and friends of pioneering business mogul & philanthropist Chris Kirubi, who was also a friend of Israel. IsraelinKenya, celebrates his life and legacy. #RIPChrisKirubi
3. Israel delivered more than a million doses of #COVID19 vaccines to the Palestinian Authority to help fight the corona pandemic.
The 1st delivery, consisting of 100,000 vaccines, was transferred to the PA Friday afternoon through Bitunia crossing.
4. @IsraelinKenya, thanks two retired Prison Directors, who for the second year, visited for one month, Enkiteng Lepa Primary School in Tepesua
@NarokCounty to empower Maasai girls and women with skills to enrich their lives.