Independence

Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown

Pro-Scottish independence accounts on X abruptly stopped posting after Iran shut down internet access, fueling claims they were Iranian bots interfering in UK politics, The Telegraph reported.

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.
The South Yemen flag flies as soldiers from the Southern Transitional Council stand guard outside the compound of the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, December 9, 2025.

UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis

A delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out.

Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Israeli and American flags flown near the US Capitol.

Exclusive: Benjamin Netanyahu's 4th of July message to the American people


Capturing the Jewish meaning of July 4th: American independence

In the summer of 1915, the following appeared: “War is always the hardest on the Jews. They have no voice in the government. They are subjects of personal and official persecution.”

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Google Doodle celebrates American Independence Day

Though America's Jewish population was around 2,500 people in 1776, numerous Jews played a role in fighting for the country's independence

The July 4 Google Doodle

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Israel – where to go

If you are in Jerusalem on the Fourth of July and want to celebrate, all-American style – we've got some events in store for you!

A woman plays with her dog as the municipality building is lit in the colours of the American flag on the first day of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit in Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017.

U.S. embassy celebrates 4th of July in Jerusalem for first time- watch live

This will be the first time that the US Embassy holds the US Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem.

IVANKA TRUMP and Steve Mnuchin attend the inauguration of the US Embassy in Jerusalem last year.

Encountering peace: Money can’t buy you love – or your independence

No amount of money in the world could have convinced the Jewish people and its leadership to give up the dream and demand for independence, liberty and sovereignty.

CHEERING THE creation of Israel in 1948.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah

A total of 1,048 students and staff from Bialik College in Melbourne gathered to form the shape of the emblem of the State of Israel on Thursday.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world celebrate Israel's Independence Day.

Some 6,000 young people from around the world celebrate Israel's Independence Day

Bennett to Israel Prize winners: Our world advances thanks to you

At the ceremony celebrating Israel's 71st Independence Day, the education minister said goodbye to his official duties. "I did as best as I could for the people of Israel," he said.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the 57th Israel Prize ceremony on Israel's 71st Independence Day, 2019.

Israeli Yonatan Weissman wins 2019 International Bible Contest for youth

The World Bible Contest is an annual competition between representatives from over 30 countries in which their knowledge on the Bible is tested on live television.

Yonatan Weissman with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he won the World Bible Contest on Independence Day, 2019.

Israel marks Independence Day with fireworks and foam - photo gallery

The nation celebrated Israel Independence Day with a sky illuminated by fireworks. Israelis also heated up their grills. It is customary to grill on Independence Day.

Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day