Independence Day

'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.

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.
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.

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

The first edition of "The Palestine Post," the newspaper that would become "The Jerusalem Post."

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau, with his wife Sara, with MOTJ  Chairman Larry A. Mizel and Dr. Donald Sweeting

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


WATCH: Israel's 77th Independence Day celebration is like its first

The Jerusalem Dispatch covers how this year's Independence Day is similar to Israel's first one in 1948, alongside other top stories.

 A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Is it possible to barbecue without leaving the house? Absolutely

Israelis have begun staying at home. And how will they celebrate Independence Day?

 Ninja outdoor smoker grill, model OG853, NIS 2,190

Rare handwritten diary entry by David Ben-Gurion from Israel's founding day revealed

The Ben-Gurion Institute hopes that by next Independence Day, the original diary notebook will also be located and made public.

 An excerpt of David Ben-Gurion's diary.

Living the vision: To be a free people in our land, even now - opinion

This Independence Day, we are called to make a choice – not necessarily between political views but rather between voices that narrow Judaism and those that expand it.

 INDEPENDENCE DAY is celebrated in the center of Jerusalem last year. In moments like these, the Declaration of Independence must once again serve as our moral, cultural, and Zionist compass, says the writer.

The Israeli barbecue has changed the rules of the game

If in the past the barbecue was the traditional event where all eyes were focused on the meat and the grill, this year it is a new and refreshing hosting experience - especially in the design aspect.

 Smokeless electric grill by the NORMANDE electrical brand for NIS 399, available on the brand's website, in chains, and in select stores

Independence Day 2025: 77+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion

Ahead of Israel's Independence Day, Barbara Sofer presents her annual list of things she loves about the Jewish state.

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas on the Nova festival in Israel's south, sings on a stage in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 23, 2025.

Israel Independence Day 2025: 77 reasons life is better in the Jewish state - opinion

As the Jewish state turns 77 on Independence Day, olim from across the country give 77 reasons why life in Israel is better.

 An illustrative image of French olim (new immigrants) arriving in Israel.

Independence Day 2025: The top Israeli beers for your barbecue

Certain beers go better with certain foods – even at a barbecue. Here's what Israeli beers you should drink this Independence Day.

 An illustrative image of Israelis gathering around a grill for an Independence Day barbecue.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Shuk-style celebration

For this year’s Independence Day celebration, I’ve put together a menu that highlights Israel’s best-loved foods.

 An illustrative image of falafel balls.

Independence Day flotilla: A tribute to the Navy, hostages, wounded soldiers, and their families

There will be a special initiative this year to include the families of soldiers who have been wounded in the war.

 National Flotilla on Independence Day