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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

Minister Nir Barkat, Major-General (Res). Doron Almog among top speakers at Voices of Valor event

Virtual conference will air across Ynet News, ILTV and Israel+ platforms on April 28 and pay tribute to the heroes of October 7

Ynetnews | 04.28.25

Layered biscuit cake: A nostalgic Israeli dessert with a modern twist

This recipe offers an elegant take on a classic favorite, perfect for celebrating Israel’s 77th Independence Day

Sarit Novak | 04.26.25

Nova DJ, former NBA star Omri Casspi among Independence Day torchlighters

Culture and Sports Ministry highlighted Casspi's international advocacy work since Oct. 7; DJ Yarin Ilovich played the final track at Nova Festival and survived the massacre

Moran Azulay | 04.24.25

'I will be proud to light the torch': Ben Shapiro responds to Independence Day row

Pro-Israel advocate set to light torch on Mount Herzl says ‘proud to take part’ in ceremony but declines to comment on backlash over past remarks

Daniel Edelson, New York, Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 04.21.25

אליהו (אלי) שרעבי עטוף בדגל ישראל, עם הגעתו לבית החולים שיבא

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi chosen to light torch at Israel’s 77th Independence Day ceremony

Sharabi, freed in latest hostage deal after losing his wife, daughters and brother on October 7, will light a torch at main Independence Day event; also honored: 10-year-old Israel advocate Ben Carasso and Oct. 7 hero Rachel Edri

Moran Azulay | 04.21.25

Basketball phenom Deni Avdija selected to light Independence Day torch in national ceremony

Minister Regev says NBA player shows steadfast values declaring to the world that his heart is with the families of fallen soldiers and hostages held in Gaza, connecting his personal triumph, to the national pain

Efrat Amorban, Moran Azulay | 04.21.25

Ben Shapiro selected to light torch at Israel’s 77th Independence Day ceremony

American commentator Ben Shapiro picked for pro-Israel advocacy during Gaza war, joining judo coach Oren Smadga, who lost his son in combat, and former Hamas hostage Emily Damari

Ynetnews | 04.20.25

'Fauda' star Idan Amedi says not ready to perform Independence Day concerts: 'The transitions are too difficult'

The singer and actor, who was seriously wounded in the Gaza war and returned to the stage about a month ago, says 'I realized it’s too soon for me to return and perform'

Ran Boker | 04.09.25

Nakba commemoration at Tel Aviv University ignites fiery counter-protest

Students wave signs reading 'Get out of Gaza and Rafah' and 'No democracy with occupation'; counter-protesters argue 'freedom of expression isn't freedom of incitement'

Yael Ciechanover, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 05.15.24

איגרת ששלח נשיא ארצות הברית ג'ו ביידן לנשיא ישראל יצחק הרצוג

World wishes Israel happy 76th Independence Day

US President Joe Biden and many other international officials send their congratulations for Israel's momentous occasion amid war

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.24

Shabbat at the Rabbi Minich's Synagogue in Jaffa

Isolated amid independence: Russian immigrants face Israeli integration issues

Following the Ukraine ‘war Aliyah’ surge, many new Russian olim are looking for understanding and acceptance as they navigate Israeli cultural and religious norms

Veronica Neifakh/The Media Line | 05.14.24

שני חתני תנ"ך בשנת ה-76 לישראל: אביתר בר-גיל, תלמיד י"א - ודוד שאשא, תלמיד י"ב

Evyatar Bar-Gil and David Shasha crowned dual International Bible Contest winners

17-year-olds tie for first place as annual contest held under shadow of war; 'Bible teaches that thousands of years ago, our forefathers all fought against formidable enemies,' Netanyahu says via video link

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Itamar Eichner | 05.14.24

Celebration and missteps: back to Israeli films featured at Cannes

Overlooked Waltz with Bashir, celebrated Hana Laszlo's win, Joseph Cedar missed his screenplay award due to airport issues; back to Israeli films in Cannes, part two

Amir Kaminer | 05.14.24

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