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.

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

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

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

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


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

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