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Speaker Mike Johnson invites Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress

The Republican speaker offered a diplomatic lifeline for the Israeli leader who is facing the prospect of an international arrest warrant and who is unpopular at home and abroad.

Pianist Marc Wielart and violinist Eduardo Paredes Crespo playing Israel's national anthem at the Concergebouw hall in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in April 2020. (Courtesy of Barry Mehler)

Israel’s Independence Day gets first celebration at the Dutch royal concert hall — without a crowd

The coronavirus ruined what was to be a historic event in Amsterdam, but part of the program was salvaged for online enjoyment.

Mayim Bialik makes a Facebook pitch to light an Independence Day torch in Israel

One of the 12 torches lit on Mount Herzl to kick off Yom Haatzmaut is reserved for a member of Diaspora Jewry.

Global

Ban Richard Spencer from Polish Independence Day event, Jewish group urges

Israel

Trump’s inauguration rabbi to be first non-citizen honored on Israel’s Independence Day

Global

Polish Independence Day celebration at Warsaw synagogue cancelled over security concerns

Culture

9 iconic sites that celebrate American Jewish history

Israel

Biden: No deal with Iran unless breakout increases to a year

Israel

Israeli teens return to dominance in international Bible quiz

Israel

On Independence Day, thousands of Arab-Israelis march for Palestinians’ right of return

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