President Reuven Rivlin will host the central celebration of Independence Day this morning, which will be held this year under the title "All of Israel from Jerusalem" marking the 50th anniversary of the unification of the capital. The title is a play on words of "The Voice of Israel from Jerusalem," the government radio station which stands to be replaced on May 15th by the new Kan public broadcasting corporation.
In addition, a ceremony will be held in the Knesset building for the awarding of certificates to outstanding soldiers, with the participation of the political and security leadership of the country and the generals of the General Staff from the past and present.