Yom haatzmaut

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

Newcomers will mark Israel’s 78th Independence Day as Israeli citizens for the first time

Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America
VERT Eilat hotel.

Israeli hotel chains offer Independence Day promotions to boost local travel

Soldiers salute on a cemetary on Mount of Olives, Yom HaZikaron, the Israeli Memorial Day.

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Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day

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Basking in our nascent independence

In 1950, more than a million Israelis celebrated the nation’s second birthday.

MEMBERS OF Kibbutz Gan Shmuel march on Israel’s second Independence Day, in Hadera in 1950.

Independence Day: 71 + 1 new reasons I love Israel

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... again this year... in no particular order

NEW SNACKING frontier: The parent company for Oreos, Cadbury and Toblerone is teaming up with Israeli food tech incubator the Kitchen to develop new munchables.

Shoah survivor and foster mother of 52 to light torch on Independence Day

"The choice of Marie Nahmias to celebrate the 71st Independence Day represents Israel’s open heart at its best."

Mary Nahmias

From tragedy to triumph

The lesson is clear – tragedy should be acknowledged, mourned and learned from, while recognizing that triumph is bound to follow.

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CENTER FIELD: Israel and America at 70 - Celebrating works in progress

Still, just as Americans toasted America at 70 – despite its flaws – we should salute Israel, especially after comparing Israel today with America on July 4, 1846.

Dancers perform in independence ceremony at Mount Hertzel.

From mourning to celebrating

Israel moves quickly from remembering its past to rejoicing on its 70th birthday.

An Independence Day barbecue in Jerusalem’s Sacher Park

Israel at 70: Time to be proud

This Independence Day is an opportunity to take pride in the amazing state and beacon of light established and fostered in this historic land.

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Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz: I won’t give up parts of my people

“If you miss one piece of the puzzle, the picture will not be complete, so I will not give up any part of my people."

Miriam Peretz (L) shakes hands with Israel President Reuven Rivlin (R) during the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem on Independence Day, April 19th, 2018.

Time for unity

Let us hope that our leaders begin dealing with the root of our problems soon so that we’ll be around to celebrate many more Independence Days here in Israel.

Israelis gather at Tel Aviv's beaches to watch Israel's annual Independence Day airshow, April 19, 2018

Know Comment: 70 years of strategic success

A strict strategic assessment leads to the conclusion that Israel at 70 has the upper hand.

An Israeli pilot enters his aircraft.