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Be'er Sheva:

Violence erupts after Arab fans disrespect National Anthem

Supporters of Bnei Sakhnin turned their backs and made crude gestures during the Israeli National Anthem. Supporters of the host Hapoel Be'er Sheva crossed the pitch and attacked the opposing fans.

Violence erupts after Arab fans disrespect National Anthem

Singer Miri Mesika sings 'Hatikva' with freed hostages

Before the anthem, Mesika dedicates one of her songs to the freed hostages and prays for the return of all 132 hostages who are still in captivity.

Singer Miri Mesika sings 'Hatikva' with freed hostages

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Ishay Ribo sings Hatikva with Jewish schoolchildren in Panama

At a concert for the Jewish community in Panama, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo sang the Israeli National Anthem with students at the Instituto Alberto Einstein Jewish school.

Ishay Ribo sings Hatikva with Jewish schoolchildren in Panama

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Israel's national anthem with Brazil's former President

Jair Bolsonaro posts clip from Buenos Aires, in which he is seen alongside a young boy who is singing Israel’s national anthem.

Israel's national anthem with Brazil's former President

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Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London - in memory of victims of massacre

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Brazil Parliament sing Hatikva

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

President of Brazil Lula da Silva refuses to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

IDF investigating soldier who sang 'Hatikva' at protest

'Kaplan Force' says soldier had permission from his commanders to sing at protest. IDF says act violates military orders.

IDF investigating soldier who sang 'Hatikva' at protest

Why Israel must reclaim its soul now

The Split In Israel: Hatikvah Vs. Bentching. What does one have that the other doesn't?

Why Israel must reclaim its soul now

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Israeli national anthem sung in Muslim parliament

A delegation of Zionist activists and Knesset members visited the Albanian parliament and met with local legislators.

Israeli national anthem sung in Muslim parliament

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Smotrich plays 'Hatikva' on the piano

Religious Zionist Party chairman plays “Hatikva” at the conclusion of a meeting with activists in Ra'anana.

Smotrich plays 'Hatikva' on the piano

Watch: Saudi activist plays 'HaTikva' on Arabic instrument

Mohammed Saud posted a video of himself performing Israel's national anthem with the inscription: 'Preparing for peace and normalization'

Watch: Saudi activist plays 'HaTikva' on Arabic instrument

Haifa University Graduation:

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli national anthem

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli anthem 'Hatikva' during graduation ceremony at Haifa University.

Arab students refuse to stand for Israeli national anthem

Independence Day:

Hatikva & an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount

Singers told to be quiet, flag confiscated.

Hatikva & an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount

Independence Day:

MK Yomtob Kalfon visits the Temple Mount

Kalfon was heckled: "The Temple Mount doesn't want you, who sits with Arabs in government."

MK Yomtob Kalfon visits the Temple Mount

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Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery

National ceremony for fallen soldiers in the Netherlands includes the playing of “Hatikvah” as both countries mark memorial days.

Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery

Kazakh athlete disrespects Israeli anthem

After 17-year-old Israeli won gold medal at Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Abu Dhabi, his Kazakh competitor knelt during the anthem.

Kazakh athlete disrespects Israeli anthem

Bollywood composer accused of plagiarizing Hatikva

After Hatikva played at Olympics in honor of gold medal winner Artem Dolgopyat, fans hear a similarity with a song from a 1996 Indian film.

Bollywood composer accused of plagiarizing Hatikva

Omer Adam and Noa Kirel present new rendition of Israel's anthem

With the end of the IDF's operation in Gaza, singers Omer Adam and Noa Kirel sing Hatikva, adding more words of hope in Hebrew and English.

Omer Adam and Noa Kirel present new rendition of Israel's anthem

Frankfurt Mayor: Standing together - Hatikvah 2020

"Corona teaches us, that we cannot take our regular life for granted", explains Uwe Becker, "So it is even more important to stand together"

Frankfurt Mayor: Standing together - Hatikvah 2020

Hope - the gift of the Jews

The Jews gave the world so much: monotheism, ethics, a love of learning and more. But they also gave us the concept of hope. Op-ed.

Hope - the gift of the Jews

Hatikva - Gospel style

Watch: Chicago-based gospel choir performs US, Israeli anthems at special online event held by Israeli embassy in the US.

Hatikva - Gospel style

'It was Happy Independence Day - if you celebrate it'

'It was Happy Independence Day - if you celebrate it'

Watch: 'Hatikva' sung from all corners of the world

Israel's national anthem sung with participants from all over the world at conclusion of Masa's Memorial Day ceremony.

Watch: 'Hatikva' sung from all corners of the world

Watch: Israelis called to sing 'Hatikva' together

At end of Memorial Day ceremony at Western Wall, Israeli citizens asked to go onto their balconies to sing national anthem together.

Watch: Israelis called to sing 'Hatikva' together

Presenting: The Benny and Bernie summit

Presenting:  The Benny and Bernie summit

Kneeling for Hatikva: What if Jews kneeled during Islamic speeches?

Kneeling for Hatikva:  What if Jews kneeled during Islamic speeches?

Athletes take a knee during Israeli anthem at Yeshiva University

Video posted on social media shows players from Brooklyn College take a knee during "Hatikvah" before match at Yeshiva University.

Athletes take a knee during Israeli anthem at Yeshiva University

Watch: Singing Hatikva before taking off for Israel

241 new Olim sing Israeli national anthem before boarding Nefesh B'Nefesh flight to Israel..

Watch: Singing Hatikva before taking off for Israel

Drowning out jeers, Polish soccer fans applaud Israeli anthem

Thousands of Polish soccer fans attending match in Warsaw between their national team and Israel’s applaud during the playing of 'Hatikvah.'

Drowning out jeers, Polish soccer fans applaud Israeli anthem

Hatikva: The Song of Hope

Watch: The hope that has accompanied a nation - Israeli anthem sung by soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces.

Hatikva: The Song of Hope

From Oy to Joy: A call for positivity in Jewish engagement

From Oy to Joy: A call for positivity in Jewish engagement

Watch: Netanyahu swamped by admirers in Hatikva Market

Prime Minister Netanyahu and wife Sara arrive for surprise tour of Tel Aviv's Hatikva Market, receives particularly sympathetic welcome.

Watch: Netanyahu swamped by admirers in Hatikva Market

Tev Aviv U: No Hatikva at graduation ceremony

Faculty of Humanities at TAU chooses to ban Israeli national anthem at graduation ceremony to avoid offending Arab students.

Tev Aviv U: No Hatikva at graduation ceremony

'Hatikva' sung around the world

Thousands of people from 50 different countries worldwide join World Jewish Congress in Jewish Hope project, sing national anthem together.

'Hatikva' sung around the world

Israeli judoka wins gold, hears Hatikva at Europe championship

Israeli national anthem played European Senior Judo Championships in Tel Aviv after Hatikva banned at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament.

Israeli judoka wins gold, hears Hatikva at Europe championship

South Tel Aviv residents rage after infiltrators released

South Tel Aviv residents accuse government of 'abandoning them' after 58 illegal immigrants are released from prison.

South Tel Aviv residents rage after infiltrators released

Jubran cuts loose:

'Change the anthem and forget the Nationality Law'

Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice calls on State to change the words of Hatikva to omit "Jewish soul" yearning for Zion.

'Change the anthem and forget the Nationality Law'

Hebrew University pushes back on Hatikvah criticism

Hebrew University defends itself from criticism over refusal to play national anthem at graduation ceremony.

Hebrew University pushes back on Hatikvah criticism

It's our national anthem, deal with it

Israeli Arabs don't have to sing the anthem if they find it difficult, but this is no reason to give up singing it altogether. Opinion.

It's our national anthem, deal with it

'Hatikvah' - not at Hebrew U. graduation

National anthem won't be played at tonight's graduation ceremony out of 'consideration for others' - Arab students and guests in attendance.

'Hatikvah' - not at Hebrew U. graduation

MK Stern: Why we voted against Nationality Law

MK Elazar Stern says he favors a nationality law but not in its present version.

MK Stern: Why we voted against Nationality Law

Watch: Azariya family sings Hatikva in court

Elor Azariya's family spontaneously sings Israeli national anthem following reading of 18-month sentence.

Watch: Azariya family sings Hatikva in court

Is Israel's national anthem for Jews only?

Can non-Jews identify with a song that speaks of the 'yearning' of a 'Jewish spirit'?

Is Israel's national anthem for Jews only?

Belgian church bells chime Israeli anthem for President Rivlin

Belgian Catholic church plays Hatikvah in honor of a visit by the president of the Jewish state.

Belgian church bells chime Israeli anthem for President Rivlin

Watch: Jew arrested for singing Hatikvah on Temple Mount

Teen arrested for singing Israeli national anthem handed distancing order from Temple Mount; father slams 'surrender to Muslim terror.'

Watch: Jew arrested for singing Hatikvah on Temple Mount

New Bill: Open Knesset Sessions With Hatikvah

MK has proposed that the Knesset open its winter and summer sessions with the singing of the national anthem, Hatikvah.

New Bill: Open Knesset Sessions With Hatikvah

Watch: Crowd Sing Israeli Anthem at Jerusalem Terror Site

Dozens of passersby defiantly sign 'Hatikva' outside Jerusalem central bus station, following latest stabbing attack.

Watch: Crowd Sing Israeli Anthem at Jerusalem Terror Site

MK Ilatov Backtracks on Demand Judges Sing 'Hatikvah'

Judicial Selection Committee member says comment that judges who won't sing national anthem shouldn't serve not to be taken literally.

MK Ilatov Backtracks on Demand Judges Sing 'Hatikvah'

MK Ilatov: Ya'alon is 'Talking Nonsense'

Yisrael Beytenu MK blasts Defense Minister for denouncing his plan to refuse to appoint as judges those who won't sing Israel's anthem.

MK Ilatov: Ya'alon is 'Talking Nonsense'

Ya'alon Blasts Demands for Judges to Sing 'Hatikva'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon insists that demanding that judges sing the national anthem 'incites against minorities.'

Ya'alon Blasts Demands for Judges to Sing 'Hatikva'

MK Ilatov: A Judge Who Won't Sing Hatikvah May Not Serve

High Court Judge Salim Joubran's 2012 stunt of refusing to join in the singing of Hatikvah will never happen again, MK Robert Ilatov says.

MK Ilatov: A Judge Who Won't Sing Hatikvah May Not Serve

French Jews Reenact 1947 'Illegal' Aliyah to Israel by Boat

Program strengthening French Jews' ties with Israel traces route of 'Hatikva', which tried to defy British ban on Jewish immigration.

French Jews Reenact 1947 'Illegal' Aliyah to Israel by Boat

Arab Refusal to Sing Hatikva Raises Ire at Hebrew U

Israeli Arab graduates at Hebrew U refuse to sing Hatikva, perhaps demonstrating a broader trend of denying Israel's Jewish character.

Arab Refusal to Sing Hatikva Raises Ire at Hebrew U

Judge Rubinstein: Arabs Need Not Sing Hatikva

Supreme Court justice Elyakim Rubinstein came to the defense of his colleague Salim Jubran, who declined to sing Hatikva earlier this week.

Judge Rubinstein: Arabs Need Not Sing Hatikva

Arab Judge Refuses to Sing Anthem, Sparks Outrage

Nationalist MKs are outraged after Supreme Court judge Salim Jubran refuses to sing Hatikvah at Grunis' swearing in ceremony.

Arab Judge Refuses to Sing Anthem, Sparks Outrage

MK Orlev: Hatikvah to be Sung at Memorial Ceremonies

The national anthem will be sung at memorial events, thanks to MK Zvulun Orlev

MK Orlev: Hatikvah to be Sung at Memorial Ceremonies

Daycare Centers to Fly the Flag

Israel's daycare centers will begin the week by raising the flag. 'Not just for Independence Day,' coordinator explains.

Daycare Centers to Fly the Flag

Ben-Ari Faces Off with Leftist Critic

MK Ben-Ari supports residents of his childhood neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv, fends off leftist critic.

Ben-Ari Faces Off with Leftist Critic

Israel’s Anthem Missing During Official University Ceremony

Haifa University's law students graduated on Thursday without singing Israel's national anthem. University: We're investigating.

Israel’s Anthem Missing During Official University Ceremony

Rav Kook’s Alternative Anthem: Faith instead of Hope

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, Chief Rabbi before Israel was re-founded, wrote “The Faith” as an alternative anthem to HaTikvah (“The Hope).

Rav Kook’s Alternative Anthem: Faith instead of Hope