Israel’s Declaration of Independence read that May day in Tel Aviv states that the country “will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure ...

Israel's Independence Day ceremonies canceled as wildfires rage. Firefighters battle wildfires in central Israel on April 30, 2025. (Yoav Dudkevich, Shimon Baruch/TPS-IL) ...

JERUSALEM, April 25 (Reuters) - Israel kicked off annual Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday evening though tens of thousands of people decided instead to again protest at divisive plans by ...

Israel began toned down Independence Day celebrations at sundown on Monday, with hopes for an end to the seven-month-old Gaza war dim, anti-government protests growing and internal divisions ...

The annual anniversary of Israel’s May 15, 1948, declaration of independence is marked on its Hebrew calendar in two consecutive days. The first, commemorating those who were killed in battle, is ...

Israel Independence Day celebrations get underway at Macdonald Park in Montreal on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Dave Sidaway Montreal Gazette Thousands of people waving Israeli flags gathered at ...

IsraelDays is an annual celebration in south Florida of Israel's Independence Day.The Mandel Jewish Community Center marks the holiday with various community events in observance of Yom HaShoah ...

Israel’s Independence Day is a time for mourning and celebration - Opinion Challenging traditional Jewish mourning practices during the Omer, exploring their historical development and ...

Yom Ha’atzmaut event: The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will host its annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event -– a free community celebration of Israel’s Independence Day -– from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May ...

Israel today observed Memorial Day, an occasion of national mourning for the nation’s war dead. The observance was officially opened when President Zalman Shazar kindled a memorial candle in his ...