Yom Haatzmaut

Rabbis: Keep Eyal Golan Out of Beit Shemesh

A group of rabbis in Beit Shemesh slammed the municipality for hiring singer Eyal Golan to perform on Israel Independence Day

Jewish Home in Urgent Session over Galilee Arab Violence

Showdown with Arab nationalists expected at Lavie Forest, next to Golani Junction, on Independence Day.

Poll: 20% of Israelis Feel More 'Jewish' Than 'Israeli'

Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future?

Independence Day showdown?

Nationalists to Face Islamists in Galilee Showdown

Ex-MK Ben Ari calls on Jews to make a stand when Arabs hold 'Nakba' event on Independence Day.

MK: Don't Hire 'Bad' Singers for Independence Day Shows

Entertainers who have behaved badly do not deserve to be paid with tax money for entertaining the public, says MK Shuli Muallem.

Livnat: Israel Can Hold its Head High

Minister Limor Livnat says ‘complicated’ Israel has much to be proud of.

Photo Essay: Yom Haatzmaut Celebrations in Jerusalem

Jewish youth celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence.

Netanyahu: We Are Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expresses his support for a two-state solution during a reception for foreign diplomats.

Yeshiva University Students Wish Israel a Happy Birthday

Arutz Sheva visited the Yeshiva University campus, where students wished Israel a happy birthday.

Lapid’s Independence Day Message: We Are 'Both'

Lapid sends Independence Day message appealing to Israeli nature, but may offend hareidi Jews, ‘settlers.’

IDF Airshow in Pictures

IAF planes fly over Israel, military bases open to public in honor of Independence Day.

Americans Congratulate Israel on 'Huge Achievement'

A random sampling of American citizens in Times Square wished Israel all the best for its birthday .

Netanyahu: Israel is a Bright Star of Freedom

Prime Minister issues message for Independence Day, stressing Israel's liberal democracy.

10,000 at Kotel Yom Haatzmaut Prayer

Deputy Religions Minister Rabbi Ben Dahan: "On this day, the power of the nation is revealed."

Peres on Independence Day: 65 Years of Ongoing Miracles

President Shimon Peres speaks of the “ongoing miracles” in special video greeting for Independence Day.

Peres: I Don't Regret the Oslo Accords

"There were terror attacks against Jews as back as 1937, long before Oslo," says President Peres during an Independence Day interview.

Ministry to Inspect Fireworks 'Very Carefully'

Over 30,000 fireworks will be shot up into the skies over Israel on Monday night, as towns and cities celebrate Yom Ha'atzma'ut

Govt: Israel's Population Grew Tenfold Since 1948

Just in time for Yom Ha'atzma'ut, the Central Bureau of Statistics released data on Israel's population.

Israel Prepares for Memorial Day, Independence Day

Back-to-back holidays drive home a clear message: freedom costs dearly.

Netanyahu: Israel is the Bright Star of Freedom

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting ahead of Israel’s 65th Independence Day.

Five Suspects Remanded in Yom HaAtzmaut Attack

Arabs brutally attacked a Jewish family in Jerusalem's Ben Hinnom Valley.

English Video of Yom Ha’atzmaut Ceremonies

Jews around the world can share for the first time ever Independence Day ceremonies and awards to IDF soldiers – with English subtitles.

Four Arab Youths Arrested for Yom Haatzmaut Attack

Residents of A-Tur are suspected of attacking a Jewish family with metal bars, wounding three.

Arabs Attack Jews Outside Old City

Four wounded in two attacks in Valley of Ben Hinnom, outside Lion's Gate.

Top IDF Soldiers Recognized on Independence Day

In one of the main state Independence Day ceremonies, President Shimon Peres welcomed 120 of the IDF's best and brightest

Israel Celebrates 64th Birthday

Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror has ended, and Independence Day has begun.

Video Honors the IDF 'Our Brothers, Our Home'

A tribute to the brave heroes of the IDF who have protected our freedom and land for 64 years.

Video: Min. Edelstein Wishes Israel Happy Birthday

Minister Yuli Edelstein wished Israel a happy '64,' saying the sudden transition from tragedy to triumph is the story of the Jewish people

Video: Peres Tells Diaspora ‘Reality Beyond our Vision’

The reality of Israel after 64 years of independence is “much more than the vision we once dreamed," Peres tells the Diaspora.

Chief Rabbi: Torah Study a Better Way to Celebrate National Days

Torah study sessions are a growing trend among religious Israelis to mark Memorial and Independence Days

Midnight Fireworks in Jerusalem for Yom HaAtzmaut

A large fireworks display beginning at 11:30 p.m. will end Wednesday evening’s Yom Ha'atzmaut festivities in Jerusalem.

Obama Wishes Israel Happy Birthday

President Barack Obama extended the well-wishes of the American people to President Shimon Peres on the eve of Memorial & Independence Day.

‘Reclaiming Land of Israel Continues on Yom HaAtzmaut’

The struggle for reclaiming all of the Land of Israel continues even on “Independence Day,” Yom HaAtzmaut, say Women in Green.

Netanyahu Meets Bible Quiz Contestants: Move to Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets the contestants of the International Bible Quiz, tells them to immigrate to Israel.

Rivlin: Not One Arab Wants to Hold Independence Ceremony Torch

They searched high and low, but organizers of Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremonies could not find even one Arab to light one of the torches .

One Million Expected to Visit Fallen Soldiers’ Graves

One million people are expected to visit 44 military cemeteries after the 8 p.m. siren Tuesday, Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers.

Independence Day Ceremony to be Held as Usual

Officials decide to hold the Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl as usual. Female soldier killed in stage collapse to be honored.

Grieving Family: 'Guilty Must Be Brought to Justice'

Family of Hila Bezaleli, Israeli soldier who was killed on Mount Herzl on Wednesday, condemned the negligence that caused the tragedy.

New Film Presents Israelis from Pioneers to Entreprenuers

“Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference” tells the story of Israel's many contributions and innovations.

AFSI Presents Special Yom Ha’atzmaut Tour of Israel

Americans For A Safe Israel's Spring 2012 Chizuk Mission to Israel will include the commemoration of the Jewish state's 64th birthday.

Netanyahu: Today We Celebrate Israel's Democracy

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting for Israel's 63rd Independence Day.

Fourteen Citizens to Represent 62-Year-Old Israel

The government has announced the names of the 14 people chosen to represent Israel in an official ceremony marking 62 years of independence.