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PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law approved in first Knesset reading in January 2022, calls on all parties which supported it then to stand behind it now as well.

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz

Tel Aviv University:

Anti Anti-Israel protest against students celebrating Nakba Day

Dozens came to protest against students celebrating Nakba Day and wore kaffias. The police separated the two groups. MK Almog Cohen was attacked and called a “Nothing.”

Anti Anti-Israel protest against students celebrating Nakba Day

Son of legendary photographer:

'It was not a profession but a national mission'

Danny Elinson talks about his father Gershon's contribution to strengthening Jewish presence in the Cave of the Patriarchs: 'Everybody knew him, even the Arabs who saved him after he was injured in a terrorist stabbing attack.'

'It was not a profession but a national mission'

Eden Golan:

Israel's Eurovision star offered publicity campaign

Less than a week after reaching fifth place in the Eurovision Song Contest, Israeli singer Eden Golan lands a new campaign for a hair brand.

Israel's Eurovision star offered publicity campaign

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: ‘Our pain is part of the Redemption’

Yaakov Nitzan, father of Gilad Nehemya hy”d, who was killed in battle in Gaza, talks about the strength he draws from the Jewish People, specifically during the days of remembrance and independence.

Bereaved father: ‘Our pain is part of the Redemption’

Sderot:

This is what it looks like when a siren sounds during prayers

The IAF successfully intercepted three missiles which were launched from Gaza towards Sderot. No injuries were reported.

This is what it looks like when a siren sounds during prayers

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

The military prosecutor's office is expected to file an indictment against Aviad Frija, who shot and killed Yuval Kestelman, the civilian who helped neutralize the terrorist in the November 2023 Jerusalem attack.

Indictment expected against soldier who shot Yuval Kestelman

Binyamin region Governor:

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region and chairman of the Yesha Council, supports settlement in the Gaza Strip but stresses: First of all - we must eradicate the enemy.

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

IDU holds special exhibition for Gush Etzion on Yom Ha'atzmaut

Israel Dog Unit joins a display of other security forces and demonstrated their working dogs' various capabilities for the crowd.

IDU holds special exhibition for Gush Etzion on Yom Ha'atzmaut

From the Children's Home to the President's Home

Soldier Michelle Marahsin, who grew up in the Sabah Elazraki Emunah Children's Home in Netanya, was awarded a Presidential Medal of Excellence on behalf of the Air Force.

From the Children's Home to the President's Home

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Neve Daniel residents pray for the safety of IDF soldiers

On Independence Day, residents in the Neve Daniel Synagogue in Gush Etzion, join a cantor and choir to pray for the safety of IDF soldiers.

Neve Daniel residents pray for the safety of IDF soldiers

President Herzog:

Pres. Herzog hosts ambassadors on Israel’s 76th Independence Day

President Herzog spoke to ambassadors from around the world on Israel's 76th Independence Day: 'Hamas’s brutal attack was not just trying to weaken the State of Israel. It was trying to weaken the pillars of free, open, democratic societies.'

Pres. Herzog hosts ambassadors on Israel’s 76th Independence Day

'Revenge on Hamas'

Bereaved mother's demand for victory on Independence Day

Galit Valdman, whose son, Major Ariel Ben-Moshe, was killed on October 7: ‘Wants revenge. Maybe a minister in the government can't say things like that, but I'm not in uniform.’

Bereaved mother's demand for victory on Independence Day

Ben Gvir:

They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us the Bibas family

Ben Gvir joined the marchers in Sderot who demanded the resettling of the Gaza Strip and added that, ‘We must encourage the residents of Gaza to voluntarily leave.’

They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us the Bibas family

PM visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital

On Israel's 76th Independence Day, PM Netanyahu visits soldiers wounded during war, hears their desire for Israel to achieve complete victory.

PM visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital

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Tens of thousands demonstrate for victory in Sderot march

Tens of thousands of men, women, children and the elderly are participating in the Gaza March, supporting victory and calling on the Israeli government to resettle the Gaza Strip.

Tens of thousands demonstrate for victory in Sderot march

In central Bnei Brak:

Israeli flag flown on roof of Ponevezh Yeshiva

As per the instructions of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, legendary Ponevezh Yeshiva dean, the Israeli flag was hung early on Independence Day morning and will remain there until the afternoon.

Israeli flag flown on roof of Ponevezh Yeshiva

Sderot:

Rockets fired during march demanding Jewish settlement in Gaza

Thousands of marchers arrived in Sderot by buses and in cars, from all over the country. The organizers emphasize that the march is coordinated with security forces and has received all necessary approvals.

Rockets fired during march demanding Jewish settlement in Gaza

Biden to Herzog:

'US is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel'

President Biden sends President Herzog greetings on Israel’s 76th Independence Day, praising Israelis' significant resilience and strength following Hamas' October 7th attack.

'US is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel'

Officer receives award from President - in a wheelchair

Staff Sergeant Chen Na'imi was awarded a distinguished service award for Yom Ha'atzmaut. The officer, who fought in the war, was severely wounded and is in the process of a long rehabilitation.

Officer receives award from President - in a wheelchair

Will Rafah operation harm ties with Egypt? Reports are conflicted

Egyptian source claims 'no plans to suspend ties' with Israel, as other reports say Cairo is weighing recalling ambassador from Tel Aviv.

Will Rafah operation harm ties with Egypt? Reports are conflicted

After losing his legs in battle:

Elisha Medan: Iran and Hezbollah want to divide us

Elisha Medan, IDF soldier who lost his legs in battle, joins Outstanding Soldiers ceremony, calling for unity amongst the nation.

Elisha Medan: Iran and Hezbollah want to divide us

Bereaved mother:

If there's ever a day to be thankful for our Land - this is it

Thousands attend OU Israel’s Leil Yom Ha'atzmaut musical prayer session: 'This year, more than ever, we raise our flags even higher.'

If there's ever a day to be thankful for our Land - this is it

Religious Services Ministry to fund alternate Lag B'Omer fires

In the coming days, a national tender is expected to be issued, within which religious councils across the country will have the opportunity to submit requests for funding Lag BaOmer events.

Religious Services Ministry to fund alternate Lag B'Omer fires

Pres. Herzog:

We will choose life, we won't rest until hostages are home

Israeli President Herzog speaks at traditional Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers begins at President's Residence in Jerusalem. 'Strength of spirit and bravery.'

We will choose life, we won't rest until hostages are home

Temple Mount:

Jewish worshiper raises Israeli flag, sings national anthem

Temple Mount opens to Jews in honor of Independence Day, hundreds ascend Mount to pray.

Jewish worshiper raises Israeli flag, sings national anthem

Independence Day 2024:

Flyover over the Hostages Square, Israel Prize in Sderot

Independence Day events continue, with outstanding soldiers ceremony, International Bible Contest, scheduled for later in the day.

Flyover over the Hostages Square, Israel Prize in Sderot

US calls for action

Truck carrying aid to Gaza set on fire

Protesters who blocked the trucks unload the supplies and throw them on the road. Two protesters detained and removed from the scene by the police.

Truck carrying aid to Gaza set on fire

Singer Miri Mesika sings 'Hatikva' with freed hostages

Before the anthem, Mesika dedicates one of her songs to the freed hostages and prays for the return of all 132 hostages who are still in captivity.

Singer Miri Mesika sings 'Hatikva' with freed hostages

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Soldiers in Gaza dancing in honor of Independence Day

IDF soldiers from the 22nd Battalion of the Carmeli Brigade celebrate Independence Day in the Netzarim Corridor, waving Israeli flags and breaking into dance.

Soldiers in Gaza dancing in honor of Independence Day

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

Along with the Old City, several other landmarks around Jerusalem lit up in blue and white in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Jerusalem's Old City walls illuminated with '76 years for Israel'

The Diaspora Torch:

'For all those that heard the call'

One of the torches this evening honored the many Jewish communities outside of Israel who rushed to help when the war broke out.

'For all those that heard the call'

Herzog:

'We continue to fight for what matters - a free, secure Israel'

President Isaac Herzog sends a message to the Jewish communities of the world of unity and mutual responsibility, and his hope for the swift return of the hostages and of peace.

'We continue to fight for what matters - a free, secure Israel'

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honors Gaza region rescue workers

The Home Front command today honored the units who worked to locate and retrieve the remains of those killed in the October 7th massacre.

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honors Gaza region rescue workers

Bereaved Sister:

'Cemetery protests were hurtful, I'm angry'

Edi Cohen-Meisels was shocked by the participants in the memorial ceremony in the cemetery who chose to shout at the government representative during the ceremony. "Shame on you."

'Cemetery protests were hurtful, I'm angry'

Netanyahu:

'We'll fight until the end, until victory'

PM says at Independence Day ceremony that 'at the moment of truth, an entire nation mobilized,' calls this 'the generation of the victorious heroes.'

'We'll fight until the end, until victory'

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Torch-lighting ceremony for Israel's 76th Yom Ha'atzmaut

Viewers worldwide can join the traditional ceremony of lighting twelve torches, symbolizing the 12 tribes, as Israel turns 76.

Torch-lighting ceremony for Israel's 76th Yom Ha'atzmaut

Gaza region paramedic to light Yom Ha'atzmaut torch

MDA Paramedic Oshrit Hadad, 22 years old from Netivot, will represent the organization by lighting a torch on Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Gaza region paramedic to light Yom Ha'atzmaut torch

Pres. Herzog: We mourn the victims - and we will rebuild

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Memorial Day ceremony for victims of terror attacks, promises that 'together, and only together, we will rebuild anew.'

Pres. Herzog: We mourn the victims - and we will rebuild

Miriam Peretz to Arutz Sheva:

'October 7th brought back the pain and fear'

Twice bereaved mother, Miriam Peretz, tells Arutz Sheva about her feelings and work since the war began and about her hope for the future.

'October 7th brought back the pain and fear'

Words of Longing

Bereaved sisters remember fallen brothers

Two sisters, Tamar Elad-Appelbaum and Michal Greenglick, remember the brothers they lost and the powerful meaning of music in their lives.

Bereaved sisters remember fallen brothers

Thousands break out in song: 'Acheinu kol beis Yisrael'

Thousands participate in Jerusalem Memorial Day event at the Sultan's Pool, singing together after the event concludes.

Thousands break out in song: 'Acheinu kol beis Yisrael'

Moving:

Son plays his fallen father's song - at the cemetery

Son of Sergeant Major Yossi Hershkovitz, beloved high school principal who fell in Gaza, plays his father's song at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, as the crowd joins in. Watch.

Son plays his fallen father's song - at the cemetery

Netanyahu on Mount Herzl:

It's us or them - Israel or the Hamas monsters

National Memorial Day ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers and officers taking place at Mount Herzl. PM Netanyahu: 'We paid a heavy price, we're determined to win this battle.'

It's us or them - Israel or the Hamas monsters

Rain on Independence Day?

Forecasters warn of chilly temperatures, chance of rain, on Israel's Independence Day; on Memorial Day, heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv and potentially other areas as well.

Rain on Independence Day?

The role that Foreign Minister Katz will offer to Eden Golan

Foreign Minister Israel Katz expected to offer Israel's Eurovision representative, Eden Golan, an important role in the fight against antisemitism around the world.

The role that Foreign Minister Katz will offer to Eden Golan

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Avraham Fried sings at Memorial Day ceremony

Singer Avraham Fried sings at the Gvura Forum tent, near the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Hundreds in attendance for Memorial Day ceremony with the bereaved families.

Avraham Fried sings at Memorial Day ceremony

IDF's burial team share personal memories

‘There is no fallen soldier who does not leave you with some memory’ | IDF identification and burial team talk for the first time about their Day of Remembrance.

IDF's burial team share personal memories

International Bible Contest:

Participants come to compete, and connect

Arutz Sheva meets participants of the International Bible Contest which will take place on Independence Day. "Every step you take there's Bible all around.”

Participants come to compete, and connect

Live broadcast from state memorial rally in Bnei Brak

The event will include readings of memories and longing, prayer episodes, memorial performances about the fallen, memorial songs and the reading of the names of the fallen.

Live broadcast from state memorial rally in Bnei Brak

Herzog:

A nation's cry has been heard nonstop since October 7

At Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, President Herzog shares stories of the heroes who fell defending the people of Israel on October 7 and during the war.

A nation's cry has been heard nonstop since October 7

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Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities, the first since the October 7 massacre.

Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Knesset Speaker:

The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

Speaker Amir Ohana, to 120 outstanding female and male soldiers: ‘This is a generation that has not fallen short of any generation that came before it.’

The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

Poll:

Plurality of Israelis prefer Trump to Biden

43% of Israelis prefer Donald Trump to Joe Biden as US President, with a sharp divide between left and right.

Plurality of Israelis prefer Trump to Biden

President’s House Project:

Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

President Isaac Herzog launched an emotional project in memory of the fallen and murdered in the Swords of Iron War.

Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

Holon:

Mayor clashes with mother of hostage over Yom Haatzmaut parties

Holon Municipality decided to hold the Yom Haatzmaut celebrations in the city almost without changes, despite the anguish of the family of hostage Agam Berger.

Mayor clashes with mother of hostage over Yom Haatzmaut parties




























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