Tag: Israel Independence Day
Israel celebrates 76th Independence Day in shadow of Hamas war
Israel ushered in its 76th Independence Day on Monday night with muted celebrations amid the war against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
The traditional torch-lighting ceremony marked the start of Independence Day and the...
Bible contest to feature ‘Rachel from Ofakim,’ who faced down terrorists on Oct. 7
The International Bible Contest, an Israeli Independence Day tradition that features contestants from all over the world, will be held at the Jerusalem Theater on Tuesday with 16 youths competing—12 from the Diaspora and...
On Independence Day, Israelis choose life
The people of Israel are different. Despite a terrible war, on Israel’s 76th birthday, nothing is clearer than the strength of its extraordinary young people. They should be admired by other young people the...
At 76, Israel’s population stands at 9.9 million
Israel’s population has reached 9.9 million, an increase of 189,000 (1.9%) over 2023, according to data the Central Bureau of Statistics released ahead of the country’s 76th Independence Day.
The population will hit the 10-million...
Independence Day: A tale of two nations
Independence Day holds immense significance for nations across the world. It’s a time when citizens come together to celebrate the birth of their respective nations and reflect upon the ideals that define their national...
Israeli foreign minister: Harris couldn’t name one clause on judicial reform
Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday took issue with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris weighing in on Israel’s judicial reform debate, saying she didn't know a thing about it.
Harris waded into Israel’s domestic political affairs during an...
Can Israeli resilience inspire alienated Americans?
Israelis had a rough week. The country was subjected to a barrage of nearly 1,000 rockets and missiles fired at it by Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists. Though for the most part, the Iron Dome air-defense...
Which Israel are you celebrating on its 75th birthday?
When planning for Israel’s 75th anniversary began last year, the assumption on the part of those preparing for events was that it would be just like every other Yom Ha’atzmaut or Independence Day if...
Israel’s population approaches 9.73 million
Israel’s population stands at 9,727,000, according to figures the Central Bureau of Statistics released on Monday, on the eve of Independence Day.
Of them, 73.5% are Jewish, 21% Arab and 5.5% non-Arab Christians, members of...
Israel’s protests are now crossing sacred red lines
Israel’s three-month-old protest movement, which has repeatedly brought tens of thousands into the streets, is now crossing an increasing number of red lines.
There are serious anxieties that protests will disrupt next week’s Remembrance Day...