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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.

6.8 million Jews live in Israel on eve of Independence Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day is back-to-back with Independence Day

We are unable to escape the modern day interconnectedness between Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Haatzmaut. Op-ed.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is back-to-back with Independence Day

Muslim Arab nurse to light Independence Day torch

Maheer Ibrahim, Muslim nurse who said 'Shema' with coronavirus patient, offered honor of lighting Independence Day torch.

Muslim Arab nurse to light Independence Day torch

102-year-old man to light Independence Day torch

102-year-old Yaish Giat has been chosen to light one of the torches for Israel's 73rd Independence Day.

102-year-old man to light Independence Day torch

IAF prepares for Independence Day airshow

Flying under the theme of 'Israeli Solidarity,' the show will include firefighting and police aircraft and cross Israel from end to end.

IAF prepares for Independence Day airshow

Father of terror victim to light Independence Day torch

Rabbi Eitan Shnerb to be honored on Israel's 73rd Independence Day for founding, expanding 'Kol Rina' charitable organization.

Father of terror victim to light Independence Day torch

Blue and white in Belgrade

In honor of Israel's Independence Day, the city of Belgrade decided to illuminate its main buildings in blue and white.

Blue and white in Belgrade

World leaders congratulate Israel

US and Russian presidents and Prime Ministers from across Europe send congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Independence Day.

World leaders congratulate Israel

Watch: Matisyahu celebrates Independence

Watch Matisyahu's exclusive performance celebrating Israel’s 72nd Birthday. Produced by the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Watch: Matisyahu celebrates Independence

Watch: The winning song of the Jewrovision Song Contest

Bnei Akiva Amsterdam branch wins singing competition among Jewish communities around the world.

Watch: The winning song of the Jewrovision Song Contest

Watch: Israel Independence Day Airshow

Airshow held with a nod to Israel's hospital medical teams, Magen David Adom teams and health clinics.

Watch: Israel Independence Day Airshow

Police salute Palmach veteran on her 90th birthday

Police surprise woman who fought in the War of Independence whose birthday is Independence Day.

Police salute  Palmach veteran on her 90th birthday

Watch: Jewrovision Song Contest

Watch the Jewrovision Song Contest, featuring guest singer Yishai Ribo, in honor of Israel's 72nd Independence Day.

Watch: Jewrovision Song Contest

Watch: Firefighters parade in honor of Independence Day

In Bat Yam, firefighters drive through streets wishing residents a happy Independence Day from themselves and Israel's security forces.

Watch: Firefighters parade in honor of Independence Day

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

IDF reveals the secret to its continued success. Hint: It's not the weapons.

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

Watch: Between Holocaust and Independence

Watch special broadcast on liberty and national identity for Israel's 72nd indipendence Day

Watch: Between Holocaust and Independence

Watch: Cantors sing together in honor of Independence Day

Cantors from around the world join together to sing prayer for Israel, in honor of country's 72nd Independence Day.

Watch: Cantors sing together in honor of Independence Day

Winner of Bible Contest announced: Ruth Cohen, 11th grade

Ruth Cohen, 11th grader at Ulpanat Baharan, takes first place in International Bible Contest for Youth. In 2nd place is Moshe Glida'i.

Winner of Bible Contest announced: Ruth Cohen, 11th grade

Watch: Dancing on balconies, with Israeli flags

Celebrating Israel's Independence Day, DJ Raphi and residents of Jerusalem dance on their balconies to a classic Israeli tune

Watch: Dancing on balconies, with Israeli flags

Nof Zion marks Independence Day with prayer and celebration

Nof Zion celebrates independence with a solemn prayer accompanied by the Lehava band.

Nof Zion marks Independence Day with prayer and celebration

Independence Day at the President's Residence in Jerusalem

'No virus can keep us from celebrating the miracle of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel,' says President Rivlin.

Independence Day at the President's Residence in Jerusalem

Watch festive morning prayers at Beit El Yeshiva

Festive Independence Day prayers are held at the Beit El Yeshiva, in accordance with Health Ministry guidelines.

Watch festive morning prayers at Beit El Yeshiva

Watch festive morning prayers in Givat Shmuel

On Independence Day, residents of Givat Shmuel hold festive outdoor prayers, in accordance with coronavirus guidelines.

Watch festive morning prayers in Givat Shmuel

Live: 'Independence of Torah' at Ateret Nehemiah yeshiva

Join rabbis and yeshiva heads in day of learning at the Ateret Nehemiah yeshiva in Tel Aviv..

Live: 'Independence of Torah' at Ateret Nehemiah yeshiva

Watch live: Independence Day prayers at the Western Wall

On Israel's Independence Day, festive prayers are held, coronavirus-style, at Western Wall.

Watch live: Independence Day prayers at the Western Wall

Watch: Independence Day flyover

Air Force limits traditional Independence Day flyover to salute hospital staff, prevent gatherings. Here is the full list of flyover times.

Watch: Independence Day flyover

'We are proud to be strong allies of Israel'

Andrew Scheer, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party: May Israel be blessed with peace, health and prosperity.

'We are proud to be strong allies of Israel'

Watch: Israel's Independence Days through the ages

For 71 years, we have partied together in the streets on Israel's Independence Day. This year will be a little different...

Watch: Israel's Independence Days through the ages

Watch: President Rivlin's greeting for Israel's Independence Day

President Reuven Rivlin: No virus can keep us from celebrating the miracle of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel.

Watch: President Rivlin's greeting for Israel's Independence Day

New song salutes soldiers & pays gratitude to God

Watch: Rabbi Shlomo Katz and Moshe Kesselman sing as IDF soldiers are seen returning to their loving and longing families.

New song salutes soldiers & pays gratitude to God

Watch: Independence Day greetings from UN Ambassadors

Watch: UN Ambassadors from around the world have a message for the people of Israel.

Watch: Independence Day greetings from UN Ambassadors

Israel salutes first responders, paramedic lights torch

21-year-old paramedic from Nazareth represents MDA, Israel's Arab community at Independence Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl.

Israel salutes first responders, paramedic lights torch

In wake of Covid: Torch in honor of Israel's doctors

Prof, Galia Rahav, head of the infectious disease department at Sheba Medical Center, lights torch on Independence Day.

In wake of Covid: Torch in honor of Israel's doctors

Founder of 'Momentum' program for mothers lights Diaspora torch

Palatnik lights torch 'in honor of powerful encounter between Israeli mothers and their sisters in exile.'

Founder of 'Momentum' program for mothers lights Diaspora torch

Gantz: I seek to spread hope

Blue and White leader issues call for unity as he lights first torch at opening ceremony of Israel's Independence Day at Mt. Herzl.

Gantz: I seek to spread hope

Watch: Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mt. Herzl

Ceremony marking switch from Memorial Day to Independence Day begins with no audience this year due to coronavirus crisis.

Watch: Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mt. Herzl

Watch: Inspiring words on Memorial Day and Independence Day

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares inspiring words on Memorial Day and Independence Day amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: Inspiring words on Memorial Day and Independence Day

Remembrance Day, Independence Day regulations released

Regulations ban visiting cemeteries on Remembrance Day and buying food, leaving home except for 'essential' items on Independence Day.

Remembrance Day, Independence Day regulations released

Government approves Independence Day restrictions

Cemeteries to be closed on Memorial Day, general closure to be implemented on Independence Day.

Government approves Independence Day restrictions

Netanyahu decides:

General closure on Independence Day

After discussion on Memorial Day and Independence Day formats it was decided to close military cemeteries on Memorial Day.

General closure on Independence Day

Lockdown on Independence Day a possibility

NSC, Ministry of Health seek to prevent large crowds by imposing similar restrictions to those that were in effect during Passover.

Lockdown on Independence Day a possibility

Israel's Air Force to salute hospitals

Four Texan II T6 planes will hold flyovers over hospitals, saluting medical staff and healthcare system.

Israel's Air Force to salute hospitals

Another lockdown coming?

National Security Council and Defense Ministry expected to recommend lockdown during Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Another lockdown coming?

From Jewish tragedy to Israeli excellence

Pittsburgh Jewish leader Jeff Finkelstein and SpaceIL president Morris Kahn give voice to tragedy and achievement at Independence Day event.

From Jewish tragedy to Israeli excellence

Israel's population tops 9 million

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.

Israel's population tops 9 million

Mothers of 3 murdered teens to light Independence Day torch

Culture Minister invites mothers of three Israeli teens who were kidnapped, murdered by Hamas to light Independence Day torch

Mothers of 3 murdered teens to light Independence Day torch

Likud minister ends Independence Day honor for Diaspora Jews

Naftali Bennett rips Culture Minister's decision not to have Diaspora Jews represented at annual Independence Day ceremony this year.

Likud minister ends Independence Day honor for Diaspora Jews

The 'right of return' is a Jewish right and the right of no others

The 'right of return' is a Jewish right and the right of no others

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US Embassy in Israel celebrates 242nd Independence Day

Netanyahu at celebrations of US Independence Day in Jerusalem: Israel grateful for America's independence and strength.

US Embassy in Israel celebrates 242nd Independence Day

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Broadway show honoring Israel's 70th Independence Day highlights Israel's multiculturalism.

Seventy years of Israeli independence celebrated on Broadway

Celebrating Israel's 70th Independence Day - in Poland

Polish, Israeli leaders celebrate Israel's Independence Day in 'heartwarming' Warsaw ceremony.

Celebrating Israel's 70th Independence Day - in Poland

Israel to restore, refurbish, seven heritage sites

At celebratory Cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu promises to restore, refurbish 8 heritage sites, thanks world leaders for warm wishes.

Israel to restore, refurbish, seven heritage sites

Watch: 360-degree Independence Day flyover

Join the IDF's aerobatics team on a 360-degree Independence Day flyover.

Watch: 360-degree Independence Day flyover

'They stole my independence from me'

Jews, including IDF colonel, arrested for waving Israeli flags near Arab protest on Israel's Independence day.

'They stole my independence from me'

From Holocaust to independence

FIDF supporters travel to Poland, Israel, with Holocaust survivors and IDF officers.

From Holocaust to independence

OU Israel holds mega event honoring Olim

Over 2,000 revelers celebrate Independence Day at OU event honoring English-speaking Olim. 'I always knew I would make Aliyah.'

OU Israel holds mega event honoring Olim

ANALYSIS: Israel at 70: A light unto the nations

Israel is not a newborn anymore. Its stunning success is backed by hard facts, but challenges lay ahead.

ANALYSIS: Israel at 70: A light unto the nations

From Auschwitz to the Western Wall

Thousands of students who participated in the 30th March of the Living come to Israel to celebrate the Jewish state's 70th Independence Day.

From Auschwitz to the Western Wall

70th Independence Day

World leaders congratulate Israel on its 70th anniversary

US, Russian Presidents, Queen of England, and UN Secretary General send warm wishes to President Rivlin on Israel's Independence Day.

World leaders congratulate Israel on its 70th anniversary

70th Independence Day

Watch: Parachuting demonstration on Israeli coast

A unique parachute parade was held in the skies of Israel, in which 100 commanders and soldiers jumped out of planes.

Watch: Parachuting demonstration on Israeli coast