Israel’s Independence Day

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Multiple efforts in Jewish sovereignty have self-destructed after 75 years. Can Israel defy history — again?

Israel triumphed over external threats. Two scholars ask if it can survive its internal divides.

By Dr. Mijal Bitton and Dr. Masua Sagiv April 24, 2023 7:58 pm

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Israel will be under lockdown for Memorial and Independence days

The Cabinet also approved regulations for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

April 22, 2020 3:33 pm

Miri Regev

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.

March 14, 2019 7:25 am

Brazil’s Christ Redeemer statue illuminated in blue and white for Israel’s 70th anniversary

May 15, 2018 1:44 pm

Honduras president cancels participation in torchlighting ceremony for Israel’s 70th

April 9, 2018 2:44 pm

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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

Biden to attend Israel’s Independence Day event in D.C.

April 17, 2015 6:42 am

Israel’s Supreme Court rejects Nakba Law suit

By Marcy Oster January 5, 2012 3:39 pm

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