Israel Independence Day 68

Radio station won't air Israel birthday greeting

Jewish couple from Detroit pressing public radio station to broadcast greeting to Israel paid for by their sponsorship of the station.

The Waqf member pointed, the rabbi was expelled

Rabbi tells how Waqf guard falsely claimed he prayed on Temple Mount, Arab Israeli police officer kicked him out.

Anti-Zionism in Jerusalem on Independence Day

Haredi extremists put stickers with PLO flags on fire engine, as firefighters put out a blaze in Meah She'arim apartment.

Canadian Conservative leader congratulates Israel

Rona Ambrose, interim leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, congratulates Israel on the 68th anniversary of its independence.

The day after: Emor and Yom Haatzmaut

Watch: Non-Jews celebrate Israeli Independence Day

Thousands of supporters of the Jewish state who buy from Judea and Samaria show their love and pride by waving the flag around the globe.

Activists arrested marching to the Temple Mount

5 activists arrested in call: 'there is no independence without sovereignty.' Arabs riot against march, 2 rioters arrested.

Arab citizens protest Israel on Independence Day

Thousands of Arab Israelis march in Negev, call to remember 'nakba' - catastrophe - of Israel's creation 68 years ago.

Trudeau 'on Israel's right' on Independence Day

Liberal party PM sends wishes to 'close partner and firm ally,' promises to 'advance peace' in possible two-state solution hint.

Chief Rabbi: Could we study without soldiers?

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef on Independence Day calls to be grateful to secular founders of Israel, urges spiritual independence too.

Celebrate with Israel this year

Watch: Ambassadors congratulate Israel

Ambassador Danny Danon releases video clip featuring dozens of UN ambassadors congratulating Israel on its Independence Day.

Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Kotel

Crowds sign and dance Wednesday night in Jerusalem to celebrate 68 years of Jewish sovereignty.

The flag of the State of Israel

What's so special about living In Israel?

"This is the day Hashem fashioned, we shall sing and rejoice thereon"

'Where sadness and glory live together'

US Ambassador reflects on the 'bitter and sweet' of Memorial Day-Independence Day, and honors Foreign Volunteers who helped found Israel.

6 ways Israel is counting its blessings

Six statistics that show how Israel has grown in the years since its founding in 1948.

Video exhibits Israel's 'human mosaic'

From war hero to farmer, teacher to midwife, "With These Hands" tells the stories of the everyday heroes that epitomize what