Independence

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.
(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

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

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


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

Israel celebrates 71 years of independence in style

Keeping with tradition, many watched on television as Israel's most impressive and inspiring citizens were honored at the annual, star-studded torch-lighting ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl.

Teli Esther Raphael enjoys Indepence Day celebrations in Jerusalem

71st Independence Day ceremony celebrates Israel's spirit

Sixteen men and women lit 12 torches at the annual Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem, under the theme of the “Israeli Spirit.”

Israel celebrates its 71st Independence Day

A will to live – by

Whatever you do - in work, hobbies or leisure activities - try to be passionate about it.

‘DON’T KILL time – it may be the most precious commodity we have.’

Company logos go blue and white for Independence Day

A montage of the newly colored logos was posted on Facebook ahead of the Yom Haatzmaut holiday.

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

IAF to give special salute to residents of South during popular flyby

The IAF has been practicing for the flyby in recent days ahead of Independence Day.

IAF practices its flyby ahead of Independence Day

Light unto the nations: How Israel contributes to the world

Dr. Ruth Wolf discusses how Israel and the UN are working together to put an end to poverty and promote sustainability.

WIND TURBINES pictured in the Golan Heights.

Keeping children safe: Guidelines for Independence Day celebrations

The ministry's safety guidelines emphasized some instructions for insuring the public's safety during celebrations.

Children celebrate Independence Day at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square

From the front lines in 1948

Ahead of this week’s Remembrance and Independence days, we look back at a first-hand account of the war that made Israel a reality.

TOM TUGEND.