Yom haatzmaut
Pass on the Flame!
This is a day that will be remembered for generations. The president of Argentina is the first non-Israeli and non-Jewish leader ever to light an Independence Day Torch.
A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion
Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior
Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day
The Declaration of Independence contradiction
Was the state established so that the Jewish people could exercise their natural right to be masters of their own fate or because of the urgency of solving the problem of Jewish homelessness?
Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah
A total of 1,048 students and staff from Bialik College in Melbourne gathered to form the shape of the emblem of the State of Israel on Thursday.
Independence and responsibility
Israel’s 71st Independence Day comes at a unique time for the country.
Israeli Yonatan Weissman wins 2019 International Bible Contest for youth
The World Bible Contest is an annual competition between representatives from over 30 countries in which their knowledge on the Bible is tested on live television.
Israel's right to the land born of prophetic vision and blood, says Deri
“The price of our freedom was purchased in blood,” Deri said.
Rivlin hosts Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers
Prior to the ceremony, they all lined up for honor guard inspection by Rivlin and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi near the entrance to the presidential complex.
Netanyahu: Israel is 'a hope among the nations and a hope for the nations'
The Prime Minister put up an Independence Day greeting in English on YouTube.
![Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [C] and Sara Netanyahu [L] waving Israeli flags during Independence Day](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/440151 "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [C] and Sara Netanyahu [L] waving Israeli flags during Independence Day")
Israel Air Force flyover marks celebration of Independence Day - watch
This year, the Israel Air Force also honored residents of the Gaza border communities.
Rare photo collection from Israel's War of Independence up for auction
One photo shows Arab soldiers at the Port of Haifa surrendering to Israeli forces, who then raised the Israeli and Navy flags at the Haifa port for the first time in history.
Honoring our Heroes
Sergeant Tuvia Yanai Weissman did not return to his wife and daughter. However, he saved one life and protected many more.
