No fireworks for Israel Independence Day over PTSD concerns
The country's main ceremony in Jerusalem, which usually boasts a grandiose fireworks finale, will instead hold a silent pyrotechnic show. Tel Aviv also scraps its fireworks display.
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Arab protesters burn Israeli flag on Temple Mount in Jerusalem
New video footage from last Friday's events at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem shows an inflamed Arab mob shouting nationalistic slogans as one masked protester burns the Israeli flag to loud cheers.
Smotrich: Investigate former Jerusalem mufti, Greek Orthodox archbishop
After former Jerusalem mufti and Greek Orthodox archbishop attend virtual conference hosted by Iran and attended by Nasrallah and Ismail Haniyeh, Religious Zionism Party head calls on AG to investigation into their support for terror.
Israelis proud of their country but worried for its future, poll finds
Ahead of Memorial Day and Independence Day, Israeli Jews say holidays should be separated out of respect for bereaved families. Israelis are proud of their country but concerned by societal rifts and the cost of living, poll finds.
'Fearless social warrior': Lawmakers eulogize former MK Ilan Gilon
Lawmakers across the entire political spectrum pay tribute to former Meretz MK Ilan Gilon, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Masa to honor Israel's fallen soldiers in livestreamed ceremony
Jews from across the world are expected to tune into the live memorial that will include the stories of lone soldiers that fell while serving in the Israel Defense Forces and victims of terrorism from the Diaspora.
Explosions rock Kyiv while UN chief visits
In footage released by the Ukrainian presidency, UN chief António Guterres walked across a courtyard and met Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyy outside before their meeting.
Only 60% of Israelis see Holocaust as unique historical event, poll finds
The Israeli Voice Index finds that 81% of Israeli Jews stand during the memorial siren that sounds on the morning of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 60% watch special telecasts, and 33% actively participate in events honoring those who perished in World War II.
Eli Cohen Trail takes Israelis on tour of sites traversed by country's greatest spy
"The establishment of the legacy on the Eli Cohen Trail will help ensure his actions and heroic contribution will not be forgotten," New Hope MK Zvi Hauser says.
New Holocaust education center opens on IDF base
"Before My Very Eyes" Yad Vashem Educational Center for Holocaust Remembrance at the Ariel Sharon IDF training campus in the Negev aims to connect soldiers in new ways to the Jewish experience during World War II.