Yom haatzmaut

Norwegian MP is 'seriously worried' about country's Jews amid rising antisemitism - interview

Norwegian MP Joel Ystebø warns of rising antisemitism in Oslo, calling out biased media and government actions after anti-Israel protests escalate.

Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.
Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.

Anti-Israel protesters shout 'child killers' at Oslo Independence Day celebration

The Jerusalem Dispatch

Independence Day in israel: Reflecting on war, peace, and uncertainty

People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 24, 2026.

Pizza Hut to pay family of Petah Tikva stabbing victim indefinitely, company announces


Jerusalem to illuminate buildings in honor of Independence Day

The municipality also commemorated Remembrance Day in Israel by projecting via remote-controlled smart systems the word "Yizkor."

Chords Bridge in Jerusalem illuminated in honor of Israeli Independence Day.

The pain and the pride in remembrance days for Holocaust, fallen soldiers

There is pain, and there is pride, in both Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron. Though our loss of six million beautiful souls – each of whom had a history, a home and hopes of a future.

LIFE IN the Jewish state: Thrills and chills.

Israelis still unsure how they'll be celebrating Independence Day this year

Last month, the Health Ministry announced that events using the Green Pass layout would be able to have thousands of participants on Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day

Think BIG - Buy Israeli Goods

“Now is the time to buy local," President Reuven Rivlin says.

Murray Greenfield

Surround Nation State Law, Israel has two identity cards

The government must be attuned to the will of the overwhelming majority of the people and amend the Nation State Law by adding the obligation to act in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.

A MILITARY parade for Independence Day held in Israel during the early 1970s.

Reflections on Yom Yerushalayim

Why can’t we create a Yom Yerushalayim ritual that contrasts the suffering and the redemption, the dream and the fulfillment?

Israelis hold flags and walk on the walls surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City while celebrating Jerusalem Day on May 21

WZO's Independence Day announces quarantine photo contest winners

Last month, the World Zionist Organization launched a worldwide photo competition asking people to send photos from their quarantine exemplifying their connection to Israel.

Winners of the #Falafilm photo contest

Israeli Independence Day, celebrating 100 years of sovereignty, not 72

In reality, Independence Day 1948 didn’t merely celebrate Israel’s formal Declaration of Independence but also the 28th anniversary of the San Remo Accords.

Independance Day flyover

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra presents an exclusive Yom Haatzmaut concert

The Jerusalem Post and the IPO present an exclusive special musical broadcast for Israel's Independence Day

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Photos: The most Zionist homes in Israel

The World Zionist Organization asked families to send photos of their homes and balconies with the most unique and beautiful Israeli decorations.

One of the winning home designs