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In the sky for Israel's Independence Day flyover

"It's a great honor to participate in this flyover": Commander of Austria's Air Force Maj.-Gen. Karl Gruber.

Thousands of lone soldiers gather for Independence Day celebrations

Parents of fallen lone soldiers and prominent members of the Jerusalem municipality also took part in the Gan Sacher barbecue.

Unique Haredi group stages Remembrance Day event

The event was organized by activists from a unique haredi community.

Lone Soldier Center remembers the fallen

A memorial torch was lit by Michael and Pat Blank, the parents of lone soldiers Sam and Aron Blank.

Foreign Ministry produces Disney-quality video telling Israel's story… in Farsi

40,000 people viewed the video.

Dozens protest for Palestinian right of return on Israel's Independence Day

The "Procession of Return" has been taking place since 1998 and was organized by the Association for the Protection of the Rights of the Displaced.

IN PICTURES: Israelis celebrate the Jewish State's 70th birthday

Celebrating 70 years in pictures

Jewish community in Ethiopia celebrates 70 years in solidarity with Israel

"Don't forget us," said an Ethiopian Jewish youth in Independence Day video.

From mourning to joy: Israel celebrates 70 years of independence

Torches were lit by twelve prominent members of Israeli society, to symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel.

Netanyahu, Rivlin wish Israel a happy 70th anniversary

Wednesday night marks the transition from Remembrance Day to Independence Day in Israel.

Ceremonies across the country pay tribute to Israel’s fallen

Official state ceremonies were held Tuesday evening at the Western Wall, and Wednesday morning at Mount Herzl.

Roseanne rants, Paterno pouts, ‘Handmaid’ hurts and ‘Westworld’ whirrs

The character Roseanne supports Trump, and the actress Roseanne Barr supports him as well.

Kudos to Kalamata

Flavorful Greek food is served with flair in Jaffa.

A BBQ joint in Jaffa

Pundak Deluxe serves up authentic Dixie barbecue.

It takes two

Inbal Pinto’s latest creation is ‘Fugue’.

Ode to the world

Confederation House hosts World Poetry Week.

The Boys are back in town

The Backstreet Boys provide a healthy dose of nostalgia for the 1990s.

Top 10 things to do: Unsung Heroes

Here are our top 10 things to do this week.

Life in a lafa

The reason the nafnaf is so popular in this country is because many Israelis do not know how to start a fire.

GRAPEVINE: Joyful occasions

On the late Rabbi Benny Elon, new ambucycles and the annual ANZAC Day Memorial Service.

Plane makes emergency landing after Israeli singer falls ill

Pik is the father of Daniella Pik, fiancee of director Quentin Tarantino.

With Jews largely gone from Iraq, memories survive in Israel

In 1947, a year before Israel's birth, Iraq’s Jewish community numbered around 150,000. Now their numbers are in single figures. And they are missed.

WATCH LIVE: Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony at Mount Herzl

A two-minute siren at 11 a.m. brings the nation to a halt in remembrance and begins the official memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Triumphant Blatt sets sights on return to basketball’s biggest stage

David Blatt is by no means done.

Blue-and-white cycling team narrows Giro candidates

The ICA will select the last four riders in late April after competing in Tour of Croatia, and Tour of the Alps races.