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Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Independence Day
Over 300 rabbis and pastors gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day reception.
Over 300 rabbis and pastors gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day reception.
Israeli consul Ofir Akunis has scheduled a celebration for next week, with the participation of released hostage Agam Berger and political figures.
King Charles III sends official letter of congratulations to President Isaac Herzog on the occasion of Israel's 77th Independence Day, expresses solidarity with the people of Israel and acknowledging the ongoing pain of those still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.
Captivity survivor Agam Berger plays an ancient violin and accompanies Dudu Fisher during the broadcast of the torchlighting ceremony marking the start of Independence Day celebrations.
Natasha Hausdorff, a prominent member of UK Lawyers For Israel, was honored with a torch lighting for Independence Day.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was murdered while in captivity, speaks to diplomatic staff stationed in Israel, reveals details about her son's murder in a Hamas tunnel.
This is the path to victory today - faith, not despair and sadness. Unity, not division. Strength, not weakness and a broken spirit. Confidence and determination, not despair and frailty.
2nd Lt. N., who participated in the Independence Day opening ceremony, tells Arutz Sheva about his friends whom he lost in battle, his injury, and what IDF service means to him as an immigrant.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Tamir Granot are leading festive prayers for Independence Day in Jerusalem.
At 97, Lehi underground veteran and author Ezra Yakhin celebrated Israel's 77th Independence Day by dancing with the students of the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva.
Shai Graucher, a haredi activist who organized large charity drives for soldiers and those affected by the war, delivered an emotional declaration calling to help those impacted by the war - widows, orphans, and the survivors of captivity.
Three of the key agents in the Hezbollah pager operation were honored with lighting a torch for Independence Day. The agents identified themselves only by initials and remained masked throughout the ceremony.
Ben Shapiro lit a torch for Independence Day and dedicated it 'as a Jew and an American, to Israel, a nation of champions and dreamers.'
Due to heavy winds, Minister Miri Regev announced that the state opening ceremony for Israel's Independence Day would be cancelled and instead the general rehearsal that was filmed this week will be broadcast.
In a special Memorial Day interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, President Isaac Herzog addresses national unity, the global response to October 7, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people.
"Our society needs healing – we must not be divided,' IDF soldier Elisha Medan, who was severely wounded in Gaza, expresses hope for social recovery.
The three brothers of Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun speak to Arutz Sheva and describe their feelings on the first Memorial Day as bereaved brothers.
The traditional torch-lighting ceremony is being held on Mount Herzl to mark the opening of the celebrations for the State of Israel's 77th Independence Day.
Hamas condemned the Memorial Day and Independence Day ceremonies at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, and called them 'a desecration of the holy al-Ibrahimi Sanctuary.'
Israel's population has grown in the last decade at a rate of about 1.5% per year, which is among the highest in the Western world. 91% of Israelis report being satisfied with their lives.
'It's a great honor,' says 10-year-old Ben Carasso, the spokeskid of Israel and youngest person ever to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony
Released hostage Yarden Bibas posted a sobering message for the approaching Independence Day.
United King Films and TikTok Israel have come together to create an innovative vertical version of a classic Israeli comedy.
Ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, Tzohar has published a prayer for the transition from Memorial Day to provide a source of inspiration and comfort amidst the ongoing war.
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA and an active advocate for Israel since his retirement, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.
Transgender Eurovision champion's participation in the official state Independence Day opening ceremony met with opposition on both the right and left.
Elisha Medan, who lost both his legs in battle in Gaza, will light a torch at the state opening ceremony on Independence Day.
Minister Miri Regev announced today to 3 Mossad agents who led the pager operation in Lebanon that they had been selected to light a joint torch at the main ceremony on Mount Herzl on the upcoming Independence Day.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija reacts to the decision to choose him to light an Independence Day torch. 'I try every day to represent Israel with honor.'
Minister Miri Regev has announced that British lawyer Natasha Hausdorff, known for her advocacy for Israel internationally, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.
On October 7th, 2023, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki presided over the IDF team that worked to search for bodies in southern Israel. At the same time, his sons, Yishay and Noam, went to fight the terrorists and lost their lives doing so.
Minister Miri Regev has announced that Eli Sharabi, who survived over a year in Hamas captivity and demonstrated extraordinary leadership to assist his fellow hostages, was selected to light an Independence Day torch.
Released hostage Emily Damari and Oren Smadja, who lost his son in Gaza, will jointly light a torch on Independence Day.
Captivity survivor Emily Damari responds to the announcement that she will light a torch at the Independence Day opening ceremony.
Minister Miri Regev has announced that Ben Shapiro, known for his advocacy for Israel, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.
The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.
President Isaac Herzog addressed the annual US Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's house and thanked the US for its support and assistance.
The celebrations culminated in a solidarity “walk-in” at UCLA in partnership with Students Supporting Israel after a UCLA Israel celebration.
Arabs from Za'atara uprooted an orchard near the settlement of Nokdim. The locals replanted there on Yom Ha'atzmaut with Israeli flags and a singing of Hatikvah.
At a Times Square rally, over 700 friends of Israel - some reports said as many as 1000 - young and old, Jewish and non-Jewish, enthusiastically demonstrated their love and support for Israel and all her people.
Israel Dog Unit joins a display of other security forces and demonstrated their working dogs' various capabilities for the crowd.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow decides to skip city hall ceremony marking Israel’s Independence Day, says event where the Israeli flag is raised is currently "divisive" due to the war in Gaza.
Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region and chairman of the Yesha Council, supports settlement in the Gaza Strip but stresses: First of all - we must eradicate the enemy.
Temple Mount opens to Jews in honor of Independence Day, hundreds ascend Mount to pray.
President Herzog spoke to ambassadors from around the world on Israel's 76th Independence Day: 'Hamas’s brutal attack was not just trying to weaken the State of Israel. It was trying to weaken the pillars of free, open, democratic societies.'
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.
A total of 16 contestants - 12 from the Diaspora and four from Israel - competed in the International Bible Contest for youth.
Thousands attend OU Israel’s Leil Yom Ha'atzmaut musical prayer session: 'This year, more than ever, we raise our flags even higher.'
Independence Day events continue, with outstanding soldiers ceremony, International Bible Contest, scheduled for later in the day.
On Israel's 76th Independence Day, PM Netanyahu visits soldiers wounded during war, hears their desire for Israel to achieve complete victory.
IDF soldiers from the 22nd Battalion of the Carmeli Brigade celebrate Independence Day in the Netzarim Corridor, waving Israeli flags and breaking into dance.
President Biden sends President Herzog greetings on Israel’s 76th Independence Day, praising Israelis' significant resilience and strength following Hamas' October 7th attack.
I feel it is an afront for us not to celebrate.
Israeli President Herzog speaks at traditional Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers begins at President's Residence in Jerusalem. 'Strength of spirit and bravery.'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in statement on Israel’s Independence Day: Our countries have forged a close friendship and strong bilateral relationship.
As per the instructions of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, legendary Ponevezh Yeshiva dean, the Israeli flag was hung early on Independence Day morning and will remain there until the afternoon.
Elisha Medan, IDF soldier who lost his legs in battle, joins Outstanding Soldiers ceremony, calling for unity amongst the nation.
One of the torches this evening honored the many Jewish communities outside of Israel who rushed to help when the war broke out.
PM says at Independence Day ceremony that 'at the moment of truth, an entire nation mobilized,' calls this 'the generation of the victorious heroes.'