In photos: As Israel celebrates 69 years of independence, Ynet presents some of its most scenic and breathtaking views, from the tranquil green mountains of the Galilee, the Old City stones and bustling Tel Aviv beach life, to the coastal stretches lining its blue seas and the barren lands of its southern desert.
Israel from the air after 69 years of independence
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commented on the images he had captured through his camera lense: "We live in a rare and unique region on a historical level ... There is no other place in the world where so much history has taken place," he said. “For thousands of years, Jews of all ages have struggled to return here. From a glance above Jerusalem, one can understand why.”