Israel celebrates independence

Pfizer CEO: I take immense pride in Israel

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Together we are demonstrating that through mass vaccination we can defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and save lives.

Watch: Dancing and festive prayer at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva

Hundreds of students of Mercaz Harav Yeshiva participate in Independence Day prayer and dancing in the yeshiva courtyard.

NJ Governor appoints members to New Jersey – Israel Commission

The appointments are announced on Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, in celebration of the friendship and between New Jersey and Israel.

Israel celebrates independence as anti-Semitism skyrockets

Dov Hikind: Continued anti-Semitism around the globe highlights just how vital Israel is to the Jewish people all over the world.

Pollard in Jerusalem: Peace be upon Israel

Jonathan Pollard holds Israeli flag close to his heart as he celebrates Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Watch: Ambassadors congratulate Israel

Former ambassador Danny Danon gathers dozens of ambassadors from around the world who congratulated Israel on its 73rd Independence Day.

Happy Independence Day!

Rav Tzvi Yehuda said: Our joy on this day is the joy of a mitzvah. We have merited fulfilling the mitzva to dwell in Eretz Yisrael, Op-ed.

'Our resurrection is the embodiment of historic justice'

Knesset Speaker MK Yariv Levin opens Independence Day Torch Lighting ceremony.

Live: Independence Day torch lighting ceremony

Main ceremony for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, including lighting of the torches.

Live: Festive musical Independence Day prayers

Festive prayers for 73rd Independence Day at Jerusalem First Station with Rabbi Shlomo Katz.

Independence Day: Meet two of the 120 awarded IDF soldiers

First Sergeant Eli Titovsky and First Lieutenant Omri Tal joined Arutz Sheva to discuss the Independence Day soldiers honors event.

Meet Independence Day torchlighter volunteer Gabriella Strigler

Gabriella Strigler spoke to Arutz Sheva about her volunteer work in Mexico and around the world.

Pres. Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'

Ahead of Independence Day ceremony, Pres. Rivlin meets and thanks 120 outstanding IDF soldiers.

In first, IAF flyover to include Judea and Samaria

This year, the traditional IAF flyover on Independence Day will pass over towns in Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley.

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.

Only in Israel: The impossible transition from mourning to joy

Why does most of the Jewish world not fully appreciate the new dates on the Hebrew calendar?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch: Israeli medical teams salute their American peers

As a part of the online 'Israel72' party, medical teams from throughout Israel filmed themselves with flags and messages of love and support

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All-star virtual party for Israel's 72nd Independence Day

Israeli Embassy in Washington hosts celebrity-studded special online event with more than 50,000 viewers from across the United States.

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.

World leaders congratulate Israel

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

Watch: Matisyahu celebrates Independence

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

Watch: Worldwide celebration of Israel's Independence Day

A special celebration for Israel's 72nd birthday held by Jewish Federations of North America.

Trump sends congratulations to Rivlin for Independence Day

"It gives me tremendous pride that the United States was the first country to recognize the newly re-established Jewish State in 1948."

Watch: The winning song of the Jewrovision Song Contest

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

Watch: Israel Independence Day Airshow

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

Police salute Palmach veteran on her 90th birthday

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

Watch: Jewrovision Song Contest

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

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.

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

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

Watch: Between Holocaust and Independence

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

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.

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.

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

Nof Zion marks Independence Day with prayer and celebration

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

Israel Air Force planes skywrite their tribute to health workers

Israel Air Force planes pass over hospitals in Israel to salute the medical teams at the forefront of the battle against coronavirus.

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.

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 in Givat Shmuel

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

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..

Watch live: Independence Day prayers at the Western Wall

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

'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.

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: 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.

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.

Watch: Independence Day greetings from UN Ambassadors

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Live: Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem

Watch the festive broadcast from the Tower of David Museum at the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem.

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.

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.

Government approves Independence Day restrictions

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