Israel celebrates independence

Ben Gurion's hometown celebrates Israel's Independence Day

Birthplace of former PM Ben-Gurion marks Israel's Independence Day with march, dancing.

Court rejects Haaretz reporter's petition against Netanyahu

Supreme Court rules ministerial committee has right to allow PM to light torch during Independence Day ceremony.

IDF apologizes for spooking Tel Aviv residents

Air Force says they are sorry for causing pandemonium when they practiced for flyover unannounced on Thursday.

Steven Spielberg declines offer to light Independence Day torch

Report says film legend Steven Spielberg turned down the offer to light torch at Independence Day ceremony.

The heroes who tried to reach Jerusalem

lngathering and lndependence (part 2): Dr. Ben Artzi visits the Castel hill telling the stories of the heroic convoys to Jerusalem.

US: Israel Independence Day event cancelled over terror threat

Celebration in Miami marking Israel's 70th Independence Day cancelled following warnings of credible terror threats.

Meretz leader: Cancel visit by Honduras president

Tamar Zandberg calls on Culture Minister to cancel invitation to Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez to light Independence Day torch.

Honduras President to light torch at Independence Day ceremony

Honduras President Hernández becomes first foreign leader to light torch at Independence Day ceremony.

Watch: Huge Israeli flag spread over President's Residence

Giant flag in honor of Independence Day spread above President's Residence. Flag covers almost 5,000 square feet, weighs almost 600 pounds.

Bennett attempts to solve Independence Day speech impasse

Bennett says Netanyahu can speak instead of him at Israel Prize ceremony in order to solve tensions over speech at official state event.

Shofar in the Senate in honor of Israel

Washington Senate approves resolution in honor of Israel's 70th Independence Day. Jews and Christians celebrate together.

Mayim Bialik wants to light an Independence Day torch in Israel

Actress Mayim Bialik asks fans to nominate her to light one of Israel's 12 Independence Day torches.

Historic document:

Haredi yeshiva secretary: Israel is the beginning of redemption

Letter from Ponevezh Yeshiva secretary calling Israel's independence 'beginning of Israel's rebirth declaration in its land' up for sale.

Report: Netanyahu to skip Independence Day torch-lighting

Security precautions make PM speech at annual Independence Day torch-lighting on Mt. Herzl untenable.

The IDF's logo for Israel's 70th year

IDF invited Israeli civilians to hold vote on IDF logo to mark 70 years of Israel's independence. This is what they chose

Boko Haram refugees get Israeli-funded soccer league

Israel’s envoy to Nigeria funds refugee children’s soccer league with Independence Day fund.

Hercules aircraft grounded

Air force grounds planes following near collision during Independence Day celebration.

Arad to Religious Zionists: Make your home with us

Hundreds of Jews participate in Independence Day celebrations and prayers in Arad's center.

Basketball legend, Israel advocate

Watch: ILTV speaks with Tal Brody about basketball, Zionism and Israel's independence.

Live: From Auschwitz to Jerusalem

Watch live as March of the Living continues the journey which began in the death camps and is ending in Jerusalem.

Watch: 'What makes us drop everything and come defend Israel?'

Director-General of PM's Office shares special personal experience from 2006 Lebanon War during address marking Israel's Independence Day.

'After growing up in the Mandate, we appreciate independence'

Ramat Gan Chief Rabbi Yaakov Ariel speaks with Arutz Sheva about establishment of Israel and our obligation to thank God.

New initiative - 10 days of gratitude

Watch: Educator Dr. Micha Goodman presents an idea for a personal resolution that can help us all acknowledge the current situation.

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'Israel will remain strong'

Justice Minister in special interview for Independence Day: The State of Israel is a success by any measure.

Independence Day 2017

Watch: Diaspora torch lighters

Michael Steinhardt and Rabbi Marvin Hier light torch to honor 'the partnership of Jews around the world in fulfilling our historic mission.'

Opening ceremony of Independence Day

Ceremony opening events for Israel Independence Day - and 50 years since unification of Jerusalem - underway at Har Herzl.

Raising the level from survival to destiny

'The time has come to free ourselves from the urge for survival, and to rise to the next level.'

Fearless Arab woman declares love for Israel: 'Am Yisrael Hai'

On eve of Israeli independence, Israeli Arab Sarah Zoabi posts video affirming love for Jewish State and blasting Arab world's hypocrisy.

Interview:

Lost her two siblings in a terror attack: 'We have chosen life'

8 members of Noy Ilan's family died in a suicide attack. 'Today I understand a little better why we need to be happy on Independence Day.'

WATCH: Independence Day clip from Cantor Netanel Hershtik

What do a Holocaust survivor, haredi IDF soldier, Arab mother, National Religious family, and Ethiopian child share? Watch and find out!

'Even after a home is built, it needs looking after'

President Reuven Rivlin wishes Israelis, Jews, a happy Independence Day, says Israel will continue to solve issues, uphold values.

'Arabs who throw stones will pay for it'

IDF officer says terror culprits pay heavy price, invites Israelis to Judea and Samaria for Independence Day celebrations.

Terror victim's mother to light Independence Day torch

Mother of terror victim Eitam Henkin to light torch in official Independence Day ceremony. Read the full list of torch lighters here.

Three chosen to light Independence Day torches

Three of the people chosen to light Israel's Independence Day torches have been revealed Friday.

Arabs plan central 'Nakba' event at memorial for fallen soldiers

Expecting attendance of 25,000, Arab leaders plan event lamenting Israel's existence at memorial for fallen soldiers of Yehiam Convoy.

Religious Zionists of Beit Shemesh Hang Flags Across the City

Defying Haredi extremists, Religious Zionist residents are taking the initiative to hang Israeli flags for Independence Day.

Mossad Women Upset over Choice of Honoree

Dozens of women who served in the Mossad unite against honor Sima Shine with lighting of beacon on Independence Day.

Groundbreaking Israelis Will Light Torches on Independence Day

Sports and Culture Minister Limor Livnat approves list of 14 groundbreaking Israelis to light torches at official Independence Day ceremony.

Liberman Calls Arab Protesters A 'Fifth Column'

10,000 Israeli Arabs who protested Israel's existence on Independence Day and called for 'right of return' are traitors, says FM.

'Thank You For Supporting the One and Only Jewish State'

Prime Minister's address focuses on Israel's achievements in 66 years of independence, stresses role of worldwide support.

IDF Tightens Security at Judea-Samaria Checkpoints for Holidays

IDF closing all PA traffic into and out of Judea-Samaria from Sunday evening to Tuesday night, citing security concerns.

Ads to Add Zionism to US Media on Independence Day

Helmsley Charitable Trust will place full-page ads of Israeli Declaration of Independence in the New York Times and USA Today on Monday.

Israel Population Now 8.2 Million - 75% Are Jewish

Since last Independence Day Israel's population has grown by a whopping 157,000, and now totals 8,180,000.

Dubai Company To Build Ferris Wheel in Jerusalem?

Proposal received for giant ferris wheel as temporary attraction for Independence Day; Councilman King slams 'money to enemy state.'

Independence Day 2014: Focus on Women

All torch honorees to be female as committee decides to focus on women’s contribution to the country.

Netanyahu: We Are Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expresses his support for a two-state solution during a reception for foreign diplomats.

Yeshiva University Students Wish Israel a Happy Birthday

Arutz Sheva visited the Yeshiva University campus, where students wished Israel a happy birthday.

IDF Airshow in Pictures

IAF planes fly over Israel, military bases open to public in honor of Independence Day.

Americans Congratulate Israel on 'Huge Achievement'

A random sampling of American citizens in Times Square wished Israel all the best for its birthday .

Bible Contest Winners from New Jersey, Beit Shemesh

First time ever tie. The winners are Elior Babian of Beit Shemesh and Yishai Eisenberg of New Jersey.

Peres on Independence Day: 65 Years of Ongoing Miracles

President Shimon Peres speaks of the “ongoing miracles” in special video greeting for Independence Day.

Peres: I Don't Regret the Oslo Accords

"There were terror attacks against Jews as back as 1937, long before Oslo," says President Peres during an Independence Day interview.

Yom Ha'atzma'ut Begins; Israel is 65

Israelis made the annual abrupt jump from sorrow to joy Monday night, as Memorial Day concluded, and Yom Ha'atzma'ut began.

Rabbinate: Yom Ha'atzma'ut a Day to Praise G-d

Yom Ha'atzma'ut is a day to thank G-d for the miracles of Israel, the Rabbinate said

IDF's 'Main Event' in Samaria Postponed Due to Rain

The IDF has cancelled what was set to be its biggest Yom Ha'atzma'ut event ever in Samaria – because of the threat of rain

Video: From Auschwitz to Mt. Herzl

Memorial Day and Yom Ha'atzma'ut are the culmination of an event that began on Holocaust Memorial Day - The March of the Living

Make Ready for Independence Day 'Mangal!'

Less than 36 hours to go before the national parks are filled with grinning, grill-bearing crowds of Israelis heading for "mangal!"

Israel Prepares for Memorial Day, Independence Day

Back-to-back holidays drive home a clear message: freedom costs dearly.

Netanyahu: Israel is the Bright Star of Freedom

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting ahead of Israel’s 65th Independence Day.

'Just Like in Israel,' U.S. Celebrates Independence Day

Fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations- a pictorial illustration of the U.S. on its 236th anniversary