Independence Party

NY DA opens criminal probe into Lee Zeldin over election fraud

Upstate NY district attorney's case alleges fraud over signatures submitted for Zeldin to run as Independence Party candidate.

Israel, don't let the Kurds down!

Spain calls for Catalan leaders' prosecution

Spanish Attorney General calls for rebellion, sedition charges against Catalan leaders after declaration of independence.

Catalonia suspends declaration of independence

Catalan president asks parliament to suspend declaration of independence to give negotiations with Spanish government a chance.

Spain attempts to thwart Catalan referendum

Spanish police start closing polling stations in Catalonia, where referendum for Catalan independence was to take place today.

Sukkot services to go on in Barcelona despite violence

Jewish leaders vow to hold holiday services as usual despite clashes over Catalonian independence referendum which left 500 injured.

Senator Schumer calls for US backing of Kurdish state

Senate minority leader calls on US to recognize Kurdish bid for independence, a position embraced internationally virtually only by Israel.

Turkey threatens 'ethnic war' over Kurdish independence

Erdogan warns Iraqi Kurdish leader against pushing for independence following referendum. 'Waving Israeli flags will not save you.'

Kurdish independence referendum ends peacefully

80% of eligible voters cast ballots in referendum for independence. 'This is the best day of my life.'

'Smart Apartments' let Israel's disabled live independently

'Smart Apartments' initiative offers Israeli's disabled citizens new hopes for independent living.

Scotland a Week Away from Independence?

Poll just ahead of Sept. 18 referendum shows support for break away from UK has majority for first time, in dramatic voting shift.

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.

Barak Launches Campaign: This Is not a Reality Show

Ehud Barak announces he is leading his new Independence party in the upcoming election and adds, “This is not a reality show.”

Barak Deputy: Its Barak or Lieberman as Defense Minister

Shalom Simhon warns Israelis vote for Ehud Barak's Independence Party or FM Avigdor Lieberman will be the next Defense Minister

Samaria's Children Celebrate with IDF Brigade

Brigade Commander wishes Israel unity – "the security will be alright after that."

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.

Yom HaAtzmaut 2012: Events

The Day of Remembrance for slain IDF soldiers will be followed by Independence Day. A list of events for those who wish to celebrate.

MK Danon: Keep Barak Out of the Likud!

Danny Danon says Defense Minister Ehud Barak has no place in the Likud and that he will do everything in his power to keep him out.

Barak Formally Inagurates New Party

The day after unveiling his own peace plan Defense Minister Ehud Barak formally inaugurates his Independence party.

Video: Eyewitness Accounts of 1947 UN Vote for Israel

Israel worked to the last minute to win UN recognition in 1947. One delegate who promised to vote for Israel was pulled out of the men’s roo

Independence Day Thoughts, Part II

Part Two: A compendium of inspiration for Israel’s upcoming 63rd Independence Day

Poll: No Future for the Labor Party

Most Israelis think the Labor party has lost touch with its roots, and will not recover from its recent split. 'Independence' values in question.

Kadima Perfumes Knesset to Ward off 'Stinking Politics'

Kadima MKs whip out air fresheners during a Knesset vote, explaining that they need to “get rid of the stench.”

Barak's Faction Gets Four Ministers' Portfolios

Besides hanging on to their present ministries, the 'Independence' faction will receive 2 more: Industry, Trade & Labor, and Homefront Defense.

Poll: New Barak Faction Would Barely Survive Elections

Fifty three percent of the public think Labor split has no effect on coalition stability, or enhances it.

The Memorial Day-Independence Day Link

Rabbi Goren, who set the date of Memorial Day: "We view warriors who fall in battle as those who sprout forth life." 1,351 killed in last decade.