Independence

Israeli-designed Palace of Versailles extended reality installation set to launch

The new "Light of Liberty" installation allows visitors to walk next to historical figures in a simulated eighteenth-century environment.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
Rendering of the XR experience at Palace of Versailles.
A man sits near a destroyed building in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day

Earlier in the day, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's actions following the quakes amid growing frustration over what many have called a delayed and inadequate response.

|ByREUTERS
US and Israeli flags fill the field at Statler Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2023

America at 250: The promise of equality is still worth defending - editorial

As America marks 250 years, its unfinished promise of equality can offer Israel the lesson that democracies endure when citizens defend their ideals while demanding better from their country.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

"I want armaments independence. I deeply appreciate the support we have received, and which I have also brought over the years, from our American friends," the PM said.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

‘Good Morning Israel’ to be broadcast live on Independence Day

Event honors commanders of past wars and 120 outstanding soldiers currently serving in the IDF

MAY 3, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog meeting the 120 outstanding IDF soldiers, May 3, 2022.

Passover is Jewish Independence Day: Revelation, not revolution

For Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the Exodus from Egypt is a universal drama pivoted upon values.

APRIL 20, 2022ByMOSHE TARAGIN
RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS speaks at TED2017 — The Future You.

China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable for life

This is the first time that China has spelt out concretely punishment for people deemed to be pro-Taiwan independence.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021ByREUTERS
CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping during a show commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the National Stadium in Beijing in June.

Happy 4th of July: Israel to commemorate War of Independence moment

As well as American Independence Day, July 4 signifies the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation.

JULY 5, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli flags and wreaths are seen on the remains of armored military vehicles and cars, part of the armored convoy ruins at Sha'ar Hagai that were destroyed during Israel's War of Independence in 1948, near Shoresh, outside Jerusalem, on April 10, 2013.

David Ben David cheated death and missed Israel’s birth

David Ben David swam to Haifa in 1940, unknowingly escaping the ill-fated "Patria". He spent most of the 1948 war as a POW, saved from death more than once by his Arab Legion captors.

JUNE 9, 2021ByZACK ROTHBART
David Ben David during the 1948 siege of Kfar Etzion, where many of his comrades were killed by enemy forces. From his autobiography, Gesher al Tehumot (Bridge over the Abysses).

Ultra-Orthodox extremists burn Israeli flags on Independence Day

"Their wrongful deeds worthy of condemnation have long since taken away from them the title of 'ultra-Orthodox,' they do not deserve it."

APRIL 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli flag is seen.

Rivlin's Independence Day Swan Songs

President Reuven Rivlin welcomed the traditional Independence Day ceremonies for the last time.

APRIL 15, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Reuven Rivlin honors outstanding IDF soldiers at Independence Day ceremony on April 15, 2021.

Happy Birthday to Israel! A celebration in pictures

Take a look at Israel's celebrations of the country's 73rd Independence Day.

APRIL 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli soldiers dance during the 73rd anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on April 14, 2021.

CEO of Pfizer proud of Israel's achievements on Independence Day

"Along with other Jews in the world, I take immense pride in Israel," Albert Bourla said at Israel's Independence Day ceremony.

APRIL 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla introduces US President Joe Biden as the president toured a Pfizer manufacturing plant producing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, US, February 19, 2021.

Israel celebrates 73: Celebrations begin at Har Herzl

Join the country in its Independence Day ceremony

APRIL 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The main rehearsal of the 73 anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on April 14, 2021.