Ottawa capitulates to anti-Israel protests, cancels annual Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony
"This decision is based on recent intelligence that suggests hosting a public ceremony poses a substantial risk to public safety," ...
Tag: Independence Day
PM, Opposition to join forces in call for unity on Memorial Day
"We would support every initiative that would honor the fallen's memory and the bereaved families during that day," Opposition Leader ...
Gov't ministry backtracks after referring to Independence Day as Arabs' 'catastrophe'
It calls on college directors to adopt a “flexible” approach to Arabs who resist taking part in the moment of ...
On 73rd Independence Day, Israel's population hits 9.3 million
Since last year, the country's population has increased by 137,000, or 1.5%. A total of 167,000 babies were born; 16,300 ...
WATCH: Israeli Air Force prepares for Independence Day flyover
In an effort to contain the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and limit community spread, this year's scaled down flyover will stay ...
Chabad envoy forced to decline Israel Independence Day honor
After Chabad rabbinical authorities veto her participation, Kathmandu Chabad House emissary Chani Lifshitz turns down offer to light a torch ...
Israel's official July 4 celebrations to be held in Jerusalem for the first time
This year’s event marking the America’s 243rd Independence Day will be held on Tuesday, July 2, at the International Convention ...
Pelosi calls Israel 'our most serious friend' in the Middle East
Democratic House speaker tells Washington Post Israel is 'one of the greatest accomplishments of the 20th century.' Jewish state celebrated ...
Postcard written by David Ben-Gurion declares: 'The State of Israel has been born!'
“The people of Israel have attained the pinnacle of their existence," wrote Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, just one ...
If it's Israeli independence day, it must be paddle ball
"Matkot is Israel," says Haim Dagan, owner of a workshop making paddles by hand. "In all the beaches you will ...