Independence Day
Gal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial
The prosecution filed charges against Hirsch and three other individuals in October 2021 for tax offenses in the "Defensive Shield" case.
At 78, is Israel really an independent state? - opinion
Prime Minister's wife should light Independence Day torch, Knesset member declares
'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day
PM Netanyahu’s bodyguards wear masks at ceremonies fearing arrests abroad
At various Independence Day ceremonies, close-up shots of soldiers were also avoided due to similar concerns.
Activist group vandalizes Knesset menorah with blood, fake corpses to protest war in Gaza
The group also left signs reading , “Celebrating 77 years of Jewish supremacy and ethnic cleansing” and “Isolate Israel! Stop the genocide.”
IDF preparing to deliver a 'decisive blow' against Hamas, IDF chief Zamir says at soldiers ceremony
The purpose of the ceremony is to honor outstanding soldiers in the IDF.
Victory over Hamas most important war goal says Netanyahu, hostage families respond
Netanyahu also announced that 18 suspects have been arrested over arson related to Wednesday's wildfires.
Independence Day 2025: A 'conversation' with great figures of Israeli, Zionist history - opinion
My questions, their words – genuine quotes spanning 130 years of vision and anticipation.
Israel Independence Day: 1948 calls out to a broken 2025 - opinion
We are sailing together on the same ship of history, and without shared purpose and collective effort we will struggle to move forward.
Coming home: Four families of new olim share what drove them to move to Israel
Who are these new olim (immigrants to Israel) arriving in a country at war with little more than some suitcases and conversational Hebrew?
NY family makes aliyah to southern Israel days before nation’s 77th Independence Day
The Siegmans from Queens landed in Israel with help from Nefesh B’Nefesh, choosing to settle in Kiryat Gat just before Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report
IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.
Nations at 77: A global snapshot of growing pains and triumphs throughout history
Israel's 77th year finds it grappling with internal divisions over judicial reform, war, and national identity, yet is still on the pathway to success. How did other nations fare?
