Yom Haatzmaut 2016
News and updates about Yom Haatzmaut 2016

Watch: Israel celebrates 68 years
Opening ceremonies for Israel's 68th Independence Day begin at Har Herzl in Jerusalem.

The State of Israel, renewing our active role in history

The origins of Hatikva

A small people, a great impact

Olim from 7 countries make Aliyah ahead of Independence Day
Dozens of new immigrants from around the world greeted at airport ahead of Independence Day.

Haredi reporter defies anti-Zionist tradition
A haredi political correspondent explains why this year he decided to hang an Israeli flag on his car, despite his anti-Zionist upbringing.

Outlook shift?
Poll: Israel not occupying Judea-Samaria, peace unlikely with PA
Poll ahead of Independence Day reveals most Jews believe Israel has a right to Judea and Samaria.

Minister: Place an Israeli flag in every cultural institution
New initiative seeks to erect Israeli flags in cultural institutions that were built with funding from the state, lottery and Toto.

A day to join Israelis in a sad circle of grief
Op-ed: Israeli Ambassador to the UN describes his task to convey the unique spirit of Israeli Memorial Day to the world.

Lone soldier hero chosen for Indepedence Day ceremony
Immigrant lone soldier from Colombia who thwarted terror attack last month to be honored at Independence Day ceremony.
