Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)

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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."

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.

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.

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Thousands of Israeli Arabs march for Palestinian right of return

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

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

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

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

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6 ways Israel is counting its blessings on Independence Day

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Hummus in 70 percent of Israeli refrigerators, poll shows

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