Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)

Ideas

Israel at 70: It’s time to reclaim the Z-word, Zionism

Don't let haters delegitimize a word that expresses a collective sense of Jewish nationhood, writes the author of "The Zionist Ideas."

By Gil Troy April 3, 2018 1:06 pm

For first time, Diaspora Jew to light one of Israel’s Independence Day torches

This year's Independence Day theme is the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

March 29, 2017 4:07 pm

Israeli basketball star comes out in bold Independence Day post

Gili Mosinzon, who has played on pro teams for 20 years, said he has been attracted to men from an early age and urged coaches to curb homophobic speech.

May 13, 2016 9:07 am

Thousands of Israeli Arabs march for Palestinian right of return

May 12, 2016 4:53 pm

Police break up 3 illegal demonstrations in Jerusalem, 2 involving Temple Mount

May 12, 2016 3:52 pm

Reebok retreats from ‘Israel 68’ sneaker, says it was announced in error

May 11, 2016 5:02 pm

At Independence Day launch, Knesset speaker decries ‘offensive discourse’

May 11, 2016 3:20 pm

Greek Orthodox priest to be honored on Israeli Independence Day accused of sexual harassment

May 11, 2016 10:40 am

6 ways Israel is counting its blessings on Independence Day

By Ben Sales May 10, 2016 4:05 pm

Hummus in 70 percent of Israeli refrigerators, poll shows

May 9, 2016 5:37 pm

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