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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

Aerial photographer snaps 76-year-old Israel from above

Israel Bardugo takes to the sky to record images from the desert to the city, north to south for a loving look to be enjoyed on Independence Day

Ynet | 05.14.24

נתניהו: אני מבטיח - נמשיך עד הסוף, עד הניצחון

Netanyahu says war to continue until victory reached

Speaking at a prerecorded ceremony without public attendance, prime minister says Israel will bring hostages home; alternative ceremony held by some families of hostages

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox, Lior El-Hai, Yael Ciechanover | 05.13.24

Israel's population up 12 fold since state established

Central Bureau of Statistics says of 9.9 million, 7,247,000 citizens are Jewish (73.2%), 2,089,000 are Arab (21.1%), and the remaining 5.7% are classified as others

Yaron Drukman | 05.09.24

'Fauda' star refuses role in Independence Day festivities: 'I will stay home and join in remembering fallen'

Idan Amedi, who was himself wounded in battle in Gaza, refuses honor of lighting a torch in main government ceremony; says he chooses to remember the heroes who lost their lives to defend the nation

Ran Boker | 03.27.24

What is David Ben-Gurion doing in Chicago's sky?

Over 500 drones flew near the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, depicting an aerial story of the State of Israel; 'We were very excited to participate in this amazing display of support, which reaffirms the exceptional bond between Israel and the U.S.'

Itamar Eichner | 06.21.23

סגנית נשיא ארה"ב קמלה האריס בטקס לציון 75 שנים לישראל

Israel needs 'independent judiciary' says VP Harris as Rothman snarls at protester

Knesset lawmaker Simcha Rothman attended the ceremony at the Israeli embassy in D.C., despite not being on the guest list, and a woman approached him, saying, 'We will not let you ruin our lives here as well. They told you not to come, right? So why did you come?' to which he responded 'Are you crazy? Who are you, ma'am? She's confident that this is her country'

Itamar Eichner | 06.07.23

מימין: אסעד אל־רפאעי, משמאל: סובחי אבו־שקיר, המחבלים שביצעו את הפיגוע באלעד

Independence Day massacre terrorists handed multiple life sentences

Palestinian assilants As'ad Alrafa'ani and Subhi Abu Shakir convicted of murder of four Israelis in deadly ax rampage

Gilad Morag | 05.16.23

להקת שלוה בהופעתה באו"ם לכבוד יום העצמאות

Shalva band performs for hundreds of diplomats at UN

The band, which leads an agenda of inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in society, performed on the stage of the United Nations in Geneva, in honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day

Itamar Eichner | 05.03.23

Israel's most: some noteworthy sites, people and events in Israel's first 75 years

The most expensive hotel suite spans three floors on the shore of TLV, while the country's most visited nature reserve sits on the shores of the world's lowest sea; The Israeli flight with the most passengers in history (and two births as well) - and Israelis that challenge the odds, and brave the challenges

ynet correspondents | 04.28.23

From the beginning of the internet to 'start-up nation'

In 1992, the electric company had pioneered the launch of Israel's first website under the domain .co.il. Today, Israel boasts several groundbreaking tech successes, including the historic Exit app, the most successful Israeli app in the world, and the start-up that secured record-breaking funding

Yuval Mann, Oshrit Gan-El | 04.26.23