Israelis flock to beaches, parks to celebrate Independence Day
The annual military airshow maintains its status as the main attraction of the day. In a first since 2013, International Bible Quiz crowns two winners.
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'Happy Birthday Israel!' World leaders send Jewish state Independence Day greetings
US President Biden lauds Washington and Jerusalem's "long and close friendship"; Russia's Putin says he is "confident" in the Kremlin's relations with the Knesset, and Indian President Kovind states "the potential for cooperation between our countries is boundless."
'Israel's story is one of hope': Jewish state celebrates 74th Independence Day
Official ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem echoes with calls for national unity and features, for the first time, a silent pyrotechnic show so as not to trigger veterans' PTSD. Thousands of Israelis gather by the Western Wall in the capital to celebrate, foreign envoys offer their congratulations.
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Independence Day 2022: Israel's population numbers 9.5 million
Central Bureau of Statistics says that as of 2022, some 73% of Israelis are Jews, 21% are Arabs and 5% are members of other religious groups. Aliyah stats break a 20-year record. About 45% of the total Jewish population in the world lives in Israel and about 79% of Israelis were born here.
