President Reuven Rivlin offered a message in commemoration of Israel's 68th Independence Day.

"We must look to the future with hope," he said, outlining the theme of his talk. "The State of Israel was born out of the hope of 2,000 years. It was born with the bravery of dreamers who worked to turn their dream into reality."

He also discussed the need for all Israelis to see each other as united. "Terror will not overcome us. Even though it may take a terrible price.

"Friends, brothers and sisters around the world. Real independence means the freedom of expression. To celebrate and enjoy the diversity of voices of all the people of Israel, as different as they may be. Whether we agree with them or not. An inclusive nation that knows to debate and to discuss."