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Posted on Apr 8, 2014

10 Ways Israel Makes The World A Better Place

From cutting-edge technology to delicious hummus to humanitarian aid - that tiny country in the Middle East sure has a lot to offer the world.

by StandWithUs

Community Brand Publisher

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Okay let's be real. Who wasn't obsessed with ICQ and/or AIM? We may have moved on to bigger and better things like Whatsapp and Facebook chat, but all that instant messaging technology was developed by Israelis.

Not a chatter? Don't worry, most of the standard microprocessing chips that run your computer were also designed and developed by Israelis.

Israel has become such a stronghold for cutting edge technology in the last few decades that it's earned the nickname "The Start-Up Nation."

As a country constantly facing war and terrorism, Israelis have learned how to not let daily rockets affect their lives -- or at least minimize such effects. In response to the thousands of rockets fired at southern Israel from Gaza, Israel has developed cutting edge technology to alert citizens when a rocket is coming. This detection system sets off alarms and gives Israelis 15 to 45 seconds (depending on the city) to seek shelter. Israel has also developed the Iron Dome which is an advanced missile defense technology that shoots down rockets before they hit the ground in Israel.

No matter what the disaster is, Israel is always the first to send out help.

In 1998 when there was severe flooding in Central America, Israel dispatched a team of Spanish-speaking doctors and nurses to Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch.

In 2010, there was an earthquake that nearly destroyed Haiti's capital. Israel responded by sending multiple medical & rescue teams to assist in operations. The IDF also established the first field hospital in Port-au-Prince.

In 2009 and 2013, the Philippines were struck by typhoons that claimed thousands of lives. Israel dispatched humanitarian aid, search & rescue squads and medical teams to aid in both relief operations.

Israel has also been a first responder to other natural disasters and terrorist attacks in Kenya, Japan, and more.

Via youtube.com

Israel has long been a leader in medical research. Some of their many medical advancements include: a biological pacemaker; DNA nana-computer that detects cancer cells – then releases combating drugs; stem-cell technology to regenerate heart tissue; a pill-camera that examines the small intestine; the first full computerized diagnostic instrument for breast cancer detection; development of heart pump synchronization device, the Upsee harness to help children with cerebral palsy, and a new tool to help those who are paralyzed to walk again!