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April 27, 2015
After Nepal quake, some 100 Israelis are reported missing
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
Some 100 Israelis remain among those reported missing two days after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 3,700 people.
Nepal death toll rises as rescue efforts hampered
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
The death toll from the earthquake in Nepal rose to more than 3,300 two days after it struck, as planes carrying rescue workers and aid were delayed due to natural conditions.
Israel approves construction of 77 Jewish homes in eastern Jerusalem
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
Israel invited tenders for construction of 77 new homes in Jewish sections of eastern Jerusalem.
Eyeing Arab ties, Israel to observe nuclear pact meeting
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
Israel will take part as an observer in a major nuclear non-proliferation conference that opens at the United Nations on Monday, ending a 20-year absence in hope of fostering dialogue with Arab states, a senior Israeli official said.
Israel evacuates surrogate-born babies and Israeli parents from Nepal
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
Israel began evacuating infants born to surrogate mothers and their Israeli parents from Nepal on Monday, on the return legs of flights sent to provide earthquake relief.
Jewish Google exec dies on Mount Everest in avalanche triggered by Nepal quake
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
A Jewish Google executive, Dan Fredinburg, was killed in an avalanche triggered on Mount Everest by the earthquake in Nepal.
Israel to allow pregnant surrogates in Nepal to fly to Israel
Jewish Journal
April 27, 2015
Israel’s Attorney General, Yehuda Weinstein, has agreed to allow pregnant women in Nepal, who have contracted with Israelis as surrogates, to fly to Israel until they give birth.
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