Independence Day

'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch

Laszlo has faced controversy over supposed statements that opponents allege criticized the IDF's activities, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War.

|ByANNA BARSKY, TZUF TZIMERING, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hana Laszlo walks the red carpet ahead of a movie showing at the 77th Venice Film Festival, September 2020; illustrative.
Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli President Isaac Herzog tour in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, February 8, 2024.

President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

The medal is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Israel or humanity through their talent, service, or other means, the President's Office said.

|ByJAMES GENN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister's Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

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.

|ByGILAD MORAG
COVID WAS the only time when Israel acted as though it were a small island with no neighbors. Pictured: Prepping a vaccine

At 78, is Israel really an independent state? - opinion

This Passover was different from others because we spent too much of it in bomb shelters, pondering whether during such confinement we were truly free.

|ByGIL HOFFMAN

Prime Minister's wife should light Independence Day torch, Knesset member declares

"She didn’t know about this, and I haven’t spoken to her about it. After two weeks of seeing the Prime Minister, I believe that Mrs. Sara Netanyahu deserves it," said Guetta.

MARCH 24, 2026By103FM
ISRAELI PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attend a welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day

Additionally, an N12 report indicated that, alongside his invitation to attend the ceremony, Trump has been invited to light a torch at the 78th Independence Day ceremony.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026BySHIR PERETS
US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.

Trump plans world’s biggest arch to commemorate 250 years since US independence - report

Trump reportedly intends the 250-foot-tall arch to stand on Memorial Circle, between the Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

The Jerusalem Post marks 93 years as a link to Israel and the Jewish world - editorial

What began as The Palestine Post in 1932 has become a global media force. As we turn 93, our dedication to Israel and the Jewish world remains unchanged.

DECEMBER 1, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The first edition of "The Palestine Post," the newspaper that would become "The Jerusalem Post."

US-Israel Alliance Celebrated at Independence Day Gala Hosted by MOTJ 

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, “Tonight we celebrate the partnership of Israel and America.”  

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau, with his wife Sara, with MOTJ Chairman Larry A. Mizel and Dr. Donald Sweeting

Rachel Edri, whose quick thinking saved her and her husband on Oct. 7, returns home to Ofakim

Edri has become a worldwide symbol of remarkable resourcefulness in the face of terror, as she spoke to terrorists and gained their trust, allowing police to rescue her and her husband.

JULY 19, 2025ByYANIR YAGNA
Rachel Edri attends a ceremony in honor of torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Independence Day ablaze: Jerusalemites find strength under fire and ash

This year’s events, though unexpected, reflected the essence of Israeli society – the day was a testament to the resilience of the Israeli people, a tale of overcoming adversity.

MAY 9, 2025ByARIELA OHRENSTEIN, YUVAL LEVY
Wildfires rage, with firefighters doing their valiant best.

Grapevine, May 9, 2025: Bridges of hope

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 9, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY President Prof. Arie Zaban with Dr. Miriam Adelson.

Israel's fire still burns: Reflecting on the symbolism of our remembrance days - opinion

The worst fires in modern Israeli history erupted just as our people sought to celebrate our hard-won independence.

MAY 9, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
AERIAL VIEW of damage caused to Park Canada forest by massive wildfires, May 3

Rabbis, pastors attend Israel advocacy, Independence Day in Washington

For many of the pastors at the event, it was their first time in attendance.

MAY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Congressional Israel Allies Caucus Celebrates Independence Day on Capitol Hill Over 300 Rabbis and Pastors Gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day Reception May 6, 2025, Washington D.C.