Which ceremonies are happening, how the day differs from past celebrations, who will receive awards – and whether the skies will host a flyover for Israel’s 77th birthday. Here's the full breakdown, including the weather forecast and all you need to know.
Firefighting teams continued battling wildfires across the Jerusalem Hills, with 119 crews deployed across 11 active fronts in a race to contain the flames and protect nearby communities.
While partial cancellations deemed to pose safety risks were initially considered, Fire and Rescue Services officials ultimately opted for a complete shutdown.
A man in his 50s from East Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a brush area in the city’s south. A lighter and incendiary materials were found in his possession.
National emergency declared as firefighters battle wind-fueled blazes spreading across Jerusalem hills; Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Cyprus are expected to deploy firefighting resources to help combat the spreading wildfires.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Halevi warns the Syrian regime to stop attacking Druze communities in the country, or face Israeli military response. Syrian Druze cleric Sheikh al-Rishi: “We would welcome Israeli protection".
Minister Regev announced the ceremony's dress rehearsal that took place earlier this week will be broadcast instead.
At 11 a.m., a two-minute siren sounded across the country, followed by the official state ceremony at the Hall of Remembrance, attended by the nation’s leaders.
Iran International analyzes aerial photos of the blast site near Bandar Abbas. Incident halts over half of Iran’s import and export activity.
An Egyptian journalist reported that Cairo proposed a six-month ceasefire, but Minister Ron Dermer rejected the offer, and offered a three-week temporary ceasefire. A source familiar with the matter said Hamas’ stance on the Egyptian proposal hinges on Qatar.
