Israelis ring in 78th Independence Day as Lebanon, Iran ceasefire talks loom

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ISRAELI'S CELEBRATE Independence Day, 2026.
PEOPLE CELEBRATE Israel's 78th Independence Day in Herzliya, April 21, 2026.
ISRAELI'S CELEBRATE Independence Day, 2026.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called back to Washington in wake of Iran developments

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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has been called to return to Washington in order to participate in discussions on the developing situation with Iran, N12 reported on Tuesday night.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.
A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

United States Treasury Department imposes fresh sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran

The move comes as a two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is due to end in the coming days.

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This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

'Deviated from IDF values': Soldiers who smashed Lebanese Jesus statue removed from combat

Christians pray on Good Friday in Cathedral St. Thomas church, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 3, 2026.

Some 150 Jewish leaders denounce, apologize for IDF soldier's defacement of Lebanese Jesus statue

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an interview with the Reuters team in Vienna, Austria, September 3, 2025.

Nuclear deal between Iran, US illusory if IAEA not involved, Director Grossi says

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People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch

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Are French courts unwilling to call out antisemitism, recognize Jew-hatred?

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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.

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Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett

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Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to go on display

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after being asked to change seats

Iran-US nuclear deal illusory if IAEA not involved

IDF confirms Hezbollah violated ceasefire

Israel’s defense-tech edge is reshaping modern warfare

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Israel will face resistance if IDF remains in Lebanon

IDF: Soldiers who smashed Jesus statue removed from combat

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IDF confirms Hezbollah drone caused sirens in northern Israel in violation of ceasefire

Despite this, when sirens sounded along the Lebanese border, the IDF classified the event as a 'false identification.'

'Blood libel repackaged': Israeli ambr. condemns Stockholm mock slaughter protest

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.
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Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll

Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Lebanese Parliament Speaker says

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a parliamentary session at the headquarters in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals

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Israel’s national cheerleading team at the International Cheer Union.

Israel to compete in Cheerleading World Championship for first time in history

Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

The hat of Moshe Silberschmidt, the last commander of Gush Etzion, and the wool sweater of Palmach fighter and combat medic Uriel Ofek, April 21, 2026.

'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time

Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, though the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

Ashab al-Yamin claimed responsibility for Skopje, Munich attacks on Jewish sites

Police forensic officers work inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.

Outrage after Kyrgyz hotel displays antisemitic 'Jews not allowed' sign

Israel's Embassy to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic has condemned a Kyrgyz hotel for a sign with the words "Jews and animals are not allowed."

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

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Argentinian union talk with two Palestinian terrorists canceled after police action

'Do them no harm!' Trump calls for Iran to stop execution of women as start to negotiations

"I would greatly appreciate the release of these women," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm!"

Lebanon PM and Macron to discuss bolstering country's position in Israel talks

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.
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US military intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on April 18, 2026.

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, will get 'great deal'

Authorities extradite Iranian citizen Reza Dindar, published April 20, 2026.

Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment

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Done running: How Independence Day reaffirms my Jewish identity in Israel

Medical staff at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center wave at an Israel Air Force flyover on Independence Day
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Independence Day and the new reality - opinion

THE MAIN rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem.
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Israel at 78: An appropriate birthday gift

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Memorial ceremony on Har Herzl in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.

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IDF operates its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time in southern Lebanon in April 2026.

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Done running: How Independence Day reaffirms my Jewish identity in Israel

Medical staff at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center wave at an Israel Air Force flyover on Independence Day
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OPINION

Independence Day and the new reality - opinion

THE MAIN rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem.
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Israel at 78: An appropriate birthday gift

The turbulence of the past year fuelled by the Iranian regime’s war on Israel has fashioned Israel’s 78th birthday as a critical moment for self reflection.
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with insider John Ternus set to replace him

Apple named longtime hardware chief John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking him with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry shift.

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'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger

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A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

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Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

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Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.

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STUDY

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.

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New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

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Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war

Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected

An Israeli columnist called American Jews ‘traitors,’ here's why he's wrong

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Eisenkot unveils aliyah plan to bring two million olim by 2048, vows to cut bureaucracy

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