After a worrisome period in which the future of the Jordan Valley looked bleak, demand for housing in the area is sharply up. Some 60 new homes are in the final stages of construction, and 40 caravans (more temporary structures) have been ordered to meet the housing demand. Jordan Valley Regional Council leader David Levy told Arutz-7 today that most of the new would-be residents are second-generation \"settlers\" or new immigrants...
On the other hand, the drop in international tourism continues. Only some 60,000 tourists came to Israel last month, a drop of almost 50% compared to last year\'s low level. Direct flights to Eilat brought 31,000 tourists in the past half-year, 2/3 less than the same period last year. \"Where are you all?\" asked Itamar resident Leah Goldschmidt last week, speaking to Arutz-7\'s international audience. \"We\'re calling to you... We need your help!\" ...
The dollar dropped a bit in relation to the shekel today, following yesterday\'s announcement of a 2% hike in interest rates. The dollar\'s representative rate closed today at 4.919 shekels...
On the other hand, the drop in international tourism continues. Only some 60,000 tourists came to Israel last month, a drop of almost 50% compared to last year\'s low level. Direct flights to Eilat brought 31,000 tourists in the past half-year, 2/3 less than the same period last year. \"Where are you all?\" asked Itamar resident Leah Goldschmidt last week, speaking to Arutz-7\'s international audience. \"We\'re calling to you... We need your help!\" ...
The dollar dropped a bit in relation to the shekel today, following yesterday\'s announcement of a 2% hike in interest rates. The dollar\'s representative rate closed today at 4.919 shekels...