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 


Families call to remember Hamas hostages on Independence Day, adjust celebrations

"There is no true independence when 59 of us are in Gaza. There is no victory when 59 are still in captivity."

 Yotam Cohen, whose brother Nimrod is still held in Gaza

Mossad agents behind Hezbollah beeper operation to light torch in Independence Day ceremony

The three operatives, though anonymous, will go down in history for their operational achievements.

 Different types of pagers. Still used in areas without reception.

IDF soldier seriously wounded in Gaza to light torch on Independence Day ceremony

Medan lost both his legs in an explosion in the northern Gaza Strip, which killed four IDF reservists. 

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Haim Taib to light torch on Independence Day for promoting unity and resilience

"Lighting the torch is a full-circle moment for me and my family – both personally and nationally – and a symbol of my commitment to strengthening the resilience of the State of Israel."

 Haim Taib, President and Founder of Mitrelli Group and Menomadin Foundation.

Israeli singers reject Miri Regev's request to participate in torch ceremony

However, released hostage Eli Sharabi will be one of the ceremony's torchbearers • MK Gilad Kariv criticizes Regev's choice in choosing Ben Shapiro as a torchbearer.

 Israeli singer Yardena Arazi performs with The Gevatron, an Israeli Kibbutz folk singers group in Gush Wtzion on March 28, 2017.

True face of Israel is found in the torch held by inspirational heroes - editorial

They are the true face of Israel. And what a beautiful face it is.

Torch lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl

Independence Day 2025: Ben Shapiro chosen as ceremonial torchbearer

Ben Shapiro will light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, alongside freed hostage Emily Damari and Olympic medalist Oren Smadja.

 Ben Shapiro speaking with attendees at the 2019 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Released hostage Emily Damari, Oren Smadja among Independence Day ceremony torchbearers

This year's ceremony will mark Israel's 77th Independence Day with the theme "Bridges of Hope."

 British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari poses for a photo with her mother, Mandy, after being released from Gaza where she was held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 21, 2025.

United Hatzalah to host US envoy for Independence Day

An evening of unity, gratitude, and lifesaving heroism at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem


Balancing mourning and memory: October 7 commemoration risks overwhelming grief - comment

The Jewish calendar blends festive and mourning days; October 7 commemorates Hamas atrocities, but excessive grief risks overwhelming the nation.

 Destroyed houses from the October 7 massacre almost a year ago, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel, September 19, 2024