Diaspora Jewry will have an Independence Day torch after all The reversal comes after Culture MInister Miri Regev came under fire from public figures and organizations representing Diaspora Jewry. By Marcy Oster March 14, 2019 7:25 am
Brazil’s Christ Redeemer statue illuminated in blue and white for Israel’s 70th anniversary The lighting shows there is "always room for all religions," Israel's ambassador to Brazil said. May 15, 2018 1:44 pm
Honduras president cancels participation in torchlighting ceremony for Israel’s 70th Juan Orlando Hernandez pulled out amid calls that his invitation be rescinded due to human rights violations in his country. April 9, 2018 2:44 pm
Watch Watch Fighter jets capture stunning footage of Israel at 69 By Andrew Tobin May 3, 2017 4:39 pm
Israel’s president says its Independence Day is a celebration for Jews everywhere May 1, 2017 11:01 am
