Israelis celebrate 70 years of independence. (Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post) Israel's annual airshow in Tel Aviv marks 70 years of independence. (Kobi Richter/TPS) Israel's annual airshow in Tel Aviv marks 70 years of independence. (Kobi Richter/TPS) IDF soldiers march in celebration of Israel's 70th year of Independence, credit: MARC SELLEM. Performers happy to celebrate Israel's 70th year of Independence, credit: MARC SELLEM. Children particpate in celebrations of Israel's 70 years of independence at Mount Hertzel, credit: MARC SELLEM. Dancers perform in independence ceremony at Mount Hertzel, credit: MARC SELLEM. Dancers perform in independence ceremony at Mount Hertzel, credit: MARC SELLEM. Jerusalem residents celebrate independence day in the street, credit: YITZHAK KELMAN/ TPS. Celebrations at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv for independence day, credit: EITAN COHEN/ TPS. Fireworks in Jerusalem for Israel's independence day, credit: YITZHAK KELMAN/ TPS. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, pose with soldiers during an annual event to celebrate distinguished soldiers on Israel's independence day. (Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post)
Performers happy to celebrate Israel's 70th year of Independence(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)Updated: