Torch Ceremony

Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch

Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.

Wounded warrior Ari Spitz to light Independence Day torch

Ari Spitz, who lost an arm and two legs in Gaza and went through a tough road to recovery, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

2nd Lt. N.'s story

The wounded officer who marched in the Independence Day ceremony

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.

Torch lighting ceremony:

Elisha Medan lit a torch and called for unity

"Our society needs healing – we must not be divided,' IDF soldier Elisha Medan, who was severely wounded in Gaza, expresses hope for social recovery.

Independence Day Ceremony:

Opposition leader sends invitations to people already invited

Opposition leader Yair Lapid offers invitations to the Independence Day torch lighting ceremony to families of hostages and survivors of captivity. However, they have already been invited by the Families Forum.

Basketball star to INN:

'Lighting Independence Day torch - highlight of my career'

The former basketball player and coach will be lighting one of 12 ceremonial torches.

Sylvan Adams

Canadian-born philanthropist to light Independence Day torch

Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams chosen to be on of 12 people honored with ceremonial torch lighting on Independence Day.

Chabad emissary Chani Lifshitz to light torch at annual ceremony

Minister Regev: Chabad emissary in Kathmandu "symbolizes concern for others, warm hospitality and love of the Jewish People."

Netanyahu will light torch at Independence ceremony

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein agree Prime Minister will participate in torchlighting ceremony.

Mayim Bialik won't light torch for Israel’s Independence Day

Actress invited to participate in state event for Independence Day forced to back out due to scheduling conflict.

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.

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.

Families Blessed With Many Children

Bereaved Mother Lights Torch in Honor of Fallen Sons

Miriam Peretz, who lost two sons, lights a torch "in honor of the fallen, the founders of the nation and the country."

Independence Day 2014: Focus on Women

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

Soldier’s Family Boycotts Torches Ceremony

The family of Hila Betzaleli will boycott the torches ceremony ‘until those responsible for her death are brought to justice.’