Independence Day

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

What began as The Palestine Post in 1932 has become a global media force. As we turn 93, our dedication to Israel and the Jewish world remains unchanged.

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

 Rachel Edri attends a ceremony in honor of torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Rachel Edri, whose quick thinking saved her and her husband on Oct. 7, returns home to Ofakim

 Wildfires rage, with firefighters doing their valiant best.

Independence Day ablaze: Jerusalemites find strength under fire and ash


The significance of first ‘Jewish July Fourth’ - opinion

The Grand Federal Procession was a milestone for America’s small Jewish community.

American and Israeli flags

For US Independence Day: Redefine Meat hits dozens of restaurants and burger joints

Israeli food-tech company Redefine Meat celebrates American Independence Day with its annual "Burger Week" from July 4-11.


Keeping hope alive as the Israel-Hamas War stretches on - comment

The current war’s main goals – destroying Hamas and returning all the hostages – have not been met after eight months. Despite the challenges, we cannot lose hope.

 President Isaac Herzog addresses the ceremony on Independence Day recognizing 120 outstanding soldiers.

Jordan marks low-key Independence Day as Gaza war continues

While Jordan has had a peace treaty with Israel for nearly 30 years, the kingdom’s identification with the Palestinian people still runs strong.

 Demonstrators carry flags and banners during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan May 24, 2024.

What's going on with Israel during the war is not normal - opinion

When we are constantly exposed to images and stories of war, famine, disaster, or other human tragedies, there is a risk that we become desensitized, experiencing what is known as compassion fatigue.

 SHANI LOUK’S father, Nissim, looks on at Shani’s funeral this week, after her body was retrieved by the IDF from the Gaza Strip. Shani was murdered on October 7 as she tried to escape the Hamas massacre at the Supernova music festival.

Critical voices aren't fooling anyone with silence and backhanded compliments - opinion

The contentious messages and loaded silence of Jewish groups who criticise Israel, including APN and J Street, are concerning.

 BARBECUING AT Sacher Park in Jerusalem on Independence Day last Tuesday: It was disappointing that some prominent individuals in the Jewish world couldn’t bring themselves to offer even superficial greetings to the Jewish state on its 76th birthday, says the writer.

Holding the bitter and the sweet: Remembrance and Independence Day 2024 - opinion

In these moments, we can try to view these emotions not as conflicting but as parallel emotions. 

 MANCHESTER STREET scene: A notoriously rainy region.

The Left's attempts to ruin Independence Day thankfully failed - opinion

Whilst the hard left rejected Independence Day, most Israelis set out into Israel’s streets and parks to celebrate.

 CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE Day in Tel Aviv: Fortunately, most Israelis clearly rejected the rejectionist, dangerously debilitating narrative, and set out into Israel’s streets and parks to mark the day, the writer asserts.

Grapevine, May 17, 2024: Power of the press

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu with wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center.

Lack of leadership in Israel is undermining the Gaza war - opinion

It is time that Netanyahu recognizes the gravity of this moment in time and does what is right or steps aside, calls for early elections, and allows the Israeli people to decide who will lead them.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog is flanked by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at an event for outstanding soldiers at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Independence Day.