Independence

Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion

Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.
 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada


‘It’s time to complete Declaration of Independence’ - Prof. Ben-Zaken

a proposal for a new social contract between citizens and the state was presented at a conference this week.

 PROF. AVNER BEN-ZAKEN, founder and head of the Institute for Israeli Thought.

17-year-old Emuna Cohen crowned champion of Int'l Bible Quiz

For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.

 Emuna Cohen, winner of the Bible Quiz seen at the annual Bible Quiz held at the Jerusalem Theatre on Israel's Independence Day, on April 26, 2023.

Israel rings in 75th Independence Day with Netanyahu address

Israel celebrates its independence annually on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, immediately following Remembrance Day on the fourth.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on April 10, 2023.

Sylvan Adams – Lighting the Torch for Israel

Sylvan Adams, who has dedicated his life to showing the true image of Israel, is lighting the Independence Day torch to strengthen the bond between Israel and Jews around the world.

 Sylvan Adams, Businessman and Philanthropist

Can Zionism adapt to the needs of the future? - opinion

On Israel's 75th birthday, then, let us learn from our past and look forward toward a new future.

 THE ISRAEL Air Force trains for Israel’s 75th Independence Day, in Jerusalem this past week.

Letters to the Editor April 25, 2023: Climate threats

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

What will be if Israel ceases to be a democratic and tolerant state? Opinion

Should Jews be considering a Plan B?

 Mordechai (Moti) Kahana

Who are you, Rabbi Davidowitz? - opinion

Davidowitz drew from the morals of the prophets, incorporated the wisdom of other nations (for example, the US Declaration of Independence) and well-seasoned it all with some Torah.

 RABBI DAVIDOWITZ drew from the morals of the prophets, incorporated the wisdom of other nations and well-seasoned it all with some Torah.

For American Jews, planning Israel's 75th birthday party has gotten complicated

For some Jewish communal organizers, celebrating Israel and discussing its future as a democracy go hand in hand

 REVELERS WATCH a fireworks display on Independence Day in Tel Aviv, last year. Immigrant grandchildren of Jews will come to value a restful Shabbat and the excitement of Independence Day and will undoubtedly teach it to their own children, says the writer.

The Prayer of Man - Opinion

Doron Almog, Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, writes about preserving the spirit of the Declaration of Independence, the nation-state of the entire Jewish people.

 Doron Almog