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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.JTA, 01/10/2017 21:02

Spain attempts to thwart Catalan referendum

Spanish police start closing polling stations in Catalonia, where referendum for Catalan independence was to take place today.Arutz Sheva Staff, 01/10/2017 10:47

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.JTA, 28/09/2017 14:15

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.'AFP, 26/09/2017 13:58

Kurdish independence referendum ends peacefully

80% of eligible voters cast ballots in referendum for independence. 'This is the best day of my life.'Gary Willig, 25/09/2017 22:06

'Smart Apartments' let Israel's disabled live independently

'Smart Apartments' initiative offers Israeli's disabled citizens new hopes for independent living.Arutz Sheva Staff, 12/02/2017 13:57

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.Ari Yashar, 07/09/2014 10:14

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.Gil Ronen, 24/04/2014 11:11

Barak Deputy: Its Barak or Lieberman as DM

Shalom Simhon warns Israelis vote for Ehud Barak's Independence Party or FM Avigdor Lieberman will be the next Defense MinisterGabe Kahn, 02/05/2012 18:41

Barak in the Race: ‘This 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.”Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 02/05/2012 12:58

Samaria's Children Celebrate with IDF Brigade

Brigade Commander wishes Israel unity – "the security will be alright after that."Gil Ronen, 26/04/2012 18:49

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.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 25/04/2012 08:42

Yom HaAatzmaut 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.Arutz Sheva, 24/04/2012 08:47

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.Gabe Kahn., 26/12/2011 19:35

Barak Inagurates New Party

The day after unveiling his own peace plan Defense Minister Ehud Barak formally inaugurates his Independence party.Gabe Kahn., 12/05/2011 23:02

Video Eyewitness of 1947 UN Vote

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 rooTzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 10/05/2011 17:47

Independence Day Musings, Part 2

Part Two: A compendium of inspiration for Israel’s upcoming 63rd Independence Day Hillel Fendel, 06/05/2011 15:44

Poll: No Future for 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.Maayana Miskin, 27/01/2011 01:15

Kadima Fights 'Stinky Politics'

Kadima MKs whip out air fresheners during a Knesset vote, explaining that they need to “get rid of the stench.”Maayana Miskin, 19/01/2011 21:39

Barak Faction Gets Sweet Deal

Besides hanging on to their present ministries, the 'Independence' faction will receive 2 more: Industry, Trade & Labor, and Homefront Defense.Gil Ronen, 18/01/2011 09:45

Poll: 3% for Barak Faction

Fifty three percent of the public think Labor split has no effect on coalition stability, or enhances it.Gil Ronen, 17/01/2011 21:21

The Memorial-Independence 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.Hillel Fendel, 19/04/2010 11:59