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סוכני המוסד שהובילו את "מבצע הביפרים" משיאים משואה

‘Saudis cheered more than Israel’: Arab media split over Mossad role in Independence Day event

Mossad agents R, D and N, who led 'Pagers Operation,' drew widespread Arab media coverage; most outlets called it a 'rare public appearance,' noted their faces were hidden; Hezbollah-linked paper slammed Gulf channels

Lior Ben Ari | 05.05.25

צילום לוויין של זירת פיצוץ ב נמל בנדרק עבאס איראן

Israel may strike Iran before nuclear talks conclude, says security expert

Israel could launch a preemptive strike on Iran before nuclear talks conclude, says security expert Dan Diker, citing Tehran's current vulnerability and close US-Israel coordination

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 05.03.25

אזרחים עומדים במהלך צפירת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ונפגעי פעולות איבה

How Jews balance tragedy and joy

When Jews celebrate weddings, they break a glass to remember the destruction of the Second Temple and Jerusalem, according to Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.02.25

חגיגות יום העצמאות בפארק בגין ת"א - אזרחים עושים על האש

Can Israel celebrate with hostages still in Gaza?

Maya Bentwich: 'I think we need to be aware of the terminology'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.02.25

IDF chief says military prepared to expand war to bring hostages home

Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

Hamburger anyone? here's how to make a great one at home

It takes but minutes with no prep time at all, perfect for Independence Day lunch

Jonathan Borowitz | 05.01.25

Isareli youth dancing with flags in Jerusalem Day celebrations

7 olim, 77 years: What Israeli independence means now

Immigrants to Israel reflect on hope, hardship, and what independence means 77 years after the country’s founding;

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 05.01.25

Israel in rare historic photographs from JNF archive

Historic collection includes photographs of soldiers, parades, and celebrations from the War of Independence and early statehood, thus reflecting resilience and determination, the main thrust of Israel’s formative years

Gilad Meiri | 05.01.25

The longest hangover ever — and other fun beer facts

Beer has a long, surprising history — once safer than water and even given to kids. Here are some fun facts and Israeli bottle picks for Independence Day

Shai Segev | 05.01.25

Ynetnews' Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony feed with English voiceover

Due to extreme weather and nationwide wildfires, Israel’s iconic Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony airs as a taped rehearsal on Ynetnews with English voiceover

Ynetnews | 04.30.25

דנה אינטרנשיונל, מתוך החזרה הגנרלית לטקס המשואות

Due to high winds, government cancels torch lighting ceremony, will broadcast recorded rehearsal

Ynetnews will air recorded ceremony with English voiceover; production warns not all of the people chosen to light a torch in the ceremony were present during the filming of the rehearsal including Eli Sharabi who was released from captivity in Gaza

Ran Boker | 04.30.25

הצהרת נציגי משפחות החטופים לקראת יום הזיכרון

I cannot celebrate independence when my heart is with the hostages in Gaza

Opinion: Even today, as I sit at home on the eve of the 77th Independence Day of the country I so deeply love, I still have nothing to celebrate; I’m home—but my heart is still there

Omer Shem Tov | 04.30.25

יום עצמאות העצמאות 74 מדינה מדינת ישראל דגל מגן דוד מטס מטוסים מטוס חיל האוויר

On Israel’s 77th Independence Day: One-third of Israelis are under 20

Israel’s annual growth rate of 1.4 percent far exceeds global averages, according to CBS; population projected to reach 15.2 million by country's centennial in 2048

Yaron Drukman, Itamar Eichner | 04.29.25

Herzog calls for hostages’ release, appeals for Jewish unity ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of Memorial Day and Independence Day, President Isaac Herzog calls for global action to free hostages and urges Jewish unity amid ongoing war

Ynetnews | 04.28.25

Bereaved father says his two sons on October 7 fought together and fell together - one religious and one secular

Rabbi Shmuel Slotki, whose sons Noam and Yishay were murdered in the October 7 Hamas attack, will light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, stressing unity and collective responsibility amid societal fractures in Ynet interview

Alexandra Lukash | 04.28.25