6.8 million Jews live in Israel on eve of Independence Day
Over 1/4 of Israeli population are children under age of 14. Nearly 50% of global Jewish population lives in Israel.
Over 1/4 of Israeli population are children under age of 14. Nearly 50% of global Jewish population lives in Israel.
We are unable to escape the modern day interconnectedness between Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Haatzmaut. Op-ed.
Maheer Ibrahim, Muslim nurse who said 'Shema' with coronavirus patient, offered honor of lighting Independence Day torch.
102-year-old Yaish Giat has been chosen to light one of the torches for Israel's 73rd Independence Day.
Flying under the theme of 'Israeli Solidarity,' the show will include firefighting and police aircraft and cross Israel from end to end.
Rabbi Eitan Shnerb to be honored on Israel's 73rd Independence Day for founding, expanding 'Kol Rina' charitable organization.
In honor of Israel's Independence Day, the city of Belgrade decided to illuminate its main buildings in blue and white.
US and Russian presidents and Prime Ministers from across Europe send congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Independence Day.
Watch Matisyahu's exclusive performance celebrating Israel’s 72nd Birthday. Produced by the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Bnei Akiva Amsterdam branch wins singing competition among Jewish communities around the world.
Airshow held with a nod to Israel's hospital medical teams, Magen David Adom teams and health clinics.
Police surprise woman who fought in the War of Independence whose birthday is Independence Day.
Watch the Jewrovision Song Contest, featuring guest singer Yishai Ribo, in honor of Israel's 72nd Independence Day.
In Bat Yam, firefighters drive through streets wishing residents a happy Independence Day from themselves and Israel's security forces.
IDF reveals the secret to its continued success. Hint: It's not the weapons.
Watch special broadcast on liberty and national identity for Israel's 72nd indipendence Day
Cantors from around the world join together to sing prayer for Israel, in honor of country's 72nd Independence Day.
Ruth Cohen, 11th grader at Ulpanat Baharan, takes first place in International Bible Contest for Youth. In 2nd place is Moshe Glida'i.
Celebrating Israel's Independence Day, DJ Raphi and residents of Jerusalem dance on their balconies to a classic Israeli tune
Nof Zion celebrates independence with a solemn prayer accompanied by the Lehava band.
'No virus can keep us from celebrating the miracle of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel,' says President Rivlin.
Festive Independence Day prayers are held at the Beit El Yeshiva, in accordance with Health Ministry guidelines.
On Independence Day, residents of Givat Shmuel hold festive outdoor prayers, in accordance with coronavirus guidelines.
Join rabbis and yeshiva heads in day of learning at the Ateret Nehemiah yeshiva in Tel Aviv..
On Israel's Independence Day, festive prayers are held, coronavirus-style, at Western Wall.
Air Force limits traditional Independence Day flyover to salute hospital staff, prevent gatherings. Here is the full list of flyover times.
Andrew Scheer, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party: May Israel be blessed with peace, health and prosperity.
For 71 years, we have partied together in the streets on Israel's Independence Day. This year will be a little different...
President Reuven Rivlin: No virus can keep us from celebrating the miracle of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel.
Watch: Rabbi Shlomo Katz and Moshe Kesselman sing as IDF soldiers are seen returning to their loving and longing families.
Watch: UN Ambassadors from around the world have a message for the people of Israel.
21-year-old paramedic from Nazareth represents MDA, Israel's Arab community at Independence Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl.
Prof, Galia Rahav, head of the infectious disease department at Sheba Medical Center, lights torch on Independence Day.
Palatnik lights torch 'in honor of powerful encounter between Israeli mothers and their sisters in exile.'
Blue and White leader issues call for unity as he lights first torch at opening ceremony of Israel's Independence Day at Mt. Herzl.
Ceremony marking switch from Memorial Day to Independence Day begins with no audience this year due to coronavirus crisis.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares inspiring words on Memorial Day and Independence Day amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Regulations ban visiting cemeteries on Remembrance Day and buying food, leaving home except for 'essential' items on Independence Day.
Cemeteries to be closed on Memorial Day, general closure to be implemented on Independence Day.
After discussion on Memorial Day and Independence Day formats it was decided to close military cemeteries on Memorial Day.
NSC, Ministry of Health seek to prevent large crowds by imposing similar restrictions to those that were in effect during Passover.
Four Texan II T6 planes will hold flyovers over hospitals, saluting medical staff and healthcare system.
National Security Council and Defense Ministry expected to recommend lockdown during Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Pittsburgh Jewish leader Jeff Finkelstein and SpaceIL president Morris Kahn give voice to tragedy and achievement at Independence Day event.
6.7 million Jews live in Israel on eve of 71st Independence Day, alongside 1.9 million Arabs. Israeli population to top 15 million by 2048.
Culture Minister invites mothers of three Israeli teens who were kidnapped, murdered by Hamas to light Independence Day torch
Naftali Bennett rips Culture Minister's decision not to have Diaspora Jews represented at annual Independence Day ceremony this year.
Netanyahu at celebrations of US Independence Day in Jerusalem: Israel grateful for America's independence and strength.
Broadway show honoring Israel's 70th Independence Day highlights Israel's multiculturalism.
Polish, Israeli leaders celebrate Israel's Independence Day in 'heartwarming' Warsaw ceremony.
At celebratory Cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu promises to restore, refurbish 8 heritage sites, thanks world leaders for warm wishes.
Join the IDF's aerobatics team on a 360-degree Independence Day flyover.
Jews, including IDF colonel, arrested for waving Israeli flags near Arab protest on Israel's Independence day.
FIDF supporters travel to Poland, Israel, with Holocaust survivors and IDF officers.
Over 2,000 revelers celebrate Independence Day at OU event honoring English-speaking Olim. 'I always knew I would make Aliyah.'
Israel is not a newborn anymore. Its stunning success is backed by hard facts, but challenges lay ahead.
Thousands of students who participated in the 30th March of the Living come to Israel to celebrate the Jewish state's 70th Independence Day.
US, Russian Presidents, Queen of England, and UN Secretary General send warm wishes to President Rivlin on Israel's Independence Day.
A unique parachute parade was held in the skies of Israel, in which 100 commanders and soldiers jumped out of planes.