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FAA to lower Israeli Airport's safety ranking
The U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to announce the lowering of the safety ranking given to Ben Gurion International Airport from level one to level two, a category usually prevalent among third world countries. This decision is the result of an inspection that uncovered severe security shortcomings in the Israel Civil Aviation Authority. The change in category means that there will be no additional flights to the U.S and no option for other aircrafts to be added. Supervision on air traffic and the activity of Israeli airlines in the U.S will be increased. Another consequence is that he image of Israeli airlines in the United States and in Europe may be harmed.
If you are interested in aviation or in flight safety you may be interested in the following book:
Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries|
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This Week In Israeli and Jewish History
| 20 November, 1949 The Jewish population of Israel reaches 1 million. Reading Suggestion: The Experience of Immigration |
| 21 November, 1985 US Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard is arrested in Washington and charged with spying for Israel. Reading Suggestion: Every Spy a Prince |
| 22 November, 1974 The United Nations General Assembly recognizes Palestinians right to sovereignty and grants the PLO observer status. Reading suggestion: Breakthrough / Gad Yaacobi |
| 23 November, 1924 A new moshava is established north of Tel Aviv. It is named Herzliya - after the father of Zionism, Theodor Herzl.
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| 24 November, 1983 In an exchange of prisoners, Israel receives six IDF soldiers in return for 4600 terrorists held in Lebanon and Israel.
Reading Suggestion: PLO in Lebanon |
| 25 November, 1940 The Patria, a ship carrying 1,700 "illegal" immigrants sinks in Haifa port due to miscalculating of the Hagana, who was trying to prevent the British from deporting it.
Reading Suggestion: Haapala |
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