Netanyahu’s Independence Day message praises troops’ ‘fighting spirit’ in Gaza The war reference in his Hebrew-language video was absent in the English-language version, which celebrated aliyah opportunities and equality for Arabs.
Netanyahu, Peres offer video welcomes for Independence Day Israel’s prime minister and president released video greetings in English to Diaspora Jewish communities.
Israel’s population grows to 8.2 million Israel’s population increased to nearly 8.2 million, according to figures released just ahead of Israel Independence Day, or Yom Ha’atzmaut.