Why this year’s Independence Day was special for Israel - opinion

Being in existence 74 years gave modern Israel the record for the longest period that Jews have governed this land from a capital in Jerusalem since Biblical times.

People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByDAVID FRIEDMAN

MAY 12, 2022 19:30

Updated: MAY 12, 2022 20:10

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