Israel is the leading exporter of flowers to Europe. This year, some 1.5 billion flowers were shipped to Europe, some 30% of the entire stock of flower imports to the continent. Kenya is in second place, providing some 20% of Europe\'s flower needs. The information was published in honor of the International flower Festival, to be held on the Tel Aviv Exhibition grounds during the Pesach holiday.
Civil administration bulldozers this morning destroyed four illegally-built Arab buildings in Azariya, adjacent to Jerusalem. Two illegal structures were destroyed in the same neighborhood yesterday, as well. Last night, the IDF destroyed a PA paramilitary base that had been serving as a cover for Arab terrorists shooting at Israelis.
Infrastructures Minister Avigdor Lieberman today presented his office\'s plans for the year ahead. Among other matters, Lieberman pledged to tighten the enforcement of building violations in the Galilee. He also said he would press ahead with plans to build desperately-needed water desalination plants, as well as establish dozens of new Jewish communities in the Wadi Ara, Bet Guvrin and Shoket Junction regions.
Civil administration bulldozers this morning destroyed four illegally-built Arab buildings in Azariya, adjacent to Jerusalem. Two illegal structures were destroyed in the same neighborhood yesterday, as well. Last night, the IDF destroyed a PA paramilitary base that had been serving as a cover for Arab terrorists shooting at Israelis.
Infrastructures Minister Avigdor Lieberman today presented his office\'s plans for the year ahead. Among other matters, Lieberman pledged to tighten the enforcement of building violations in the Galilee. He also said he would press ahead with plans to build desperately-needed water desalination plants, as well as establish dozens of new Jewish communities in the Wadi Ara, Bet Guvrin and Shoket Junction regions.