Independence

Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion

Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.
 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada


Which American Jews helped establish Israel?

The American Jews who secretly left the United States to fight for Israel in 1948 and 1949 were moved to place their lives on the line to assure that Israel would survive

 An ad published in the US on May 28, 1948, calling to support Jewish soldiers fighting to keep the State of Israel alive.

Will the judicial overhaul delay lead to an Israeli constitution? - analysis

In response to the placement of the Judicial Selection Committee on the Knesset table, the Movement for Quality Government in Israel reiterated its ultimate objective of a constitution

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks at the Declaration of Independence on Israel’s 70th anniversary at Independence House in Tel Aviv.

Israel’s Declaration of Independence is being used as a protest prop - opinion

What got lost in translation is that most of the Israelis swayed by the fear-mongering of the protest leaders have no clue about the history of their own judicial system.

 The declaration of independence on the Tel Aviv city hall.

On This Day: Qatar National Day marks 144 years under House of Thani

The House of Thani, said to be ruling a unified Qatar since 1878, transformed the Gulf peninsula into a regional power. The National Day will be marked by the World Cup finals.

Kingdom of Bahrain flag

Tel Aviv City Hall hangs up oversized Declaration of Independence

The sign comes in reaction to the 'mood in the country' and is supposed to be seen as a reminder.

 The declaration of independence on the Tel Aviv city hall.

‘The Jerusalem Post’ is still fighting for Israel, 90 years later

We don’t shy away from tough issues: We embrace them. That is what we learned from Agron. Happy 90th anniversary.

 The first edition of the Palestine Post published on December 1, 1932 and the portrait of Gershon Agron that hangs in the editor's office.

Israel must become the state for all its citizens - opinion

Israel's Declaration of Independence states: The State of Israel will ensure complete equality to all of its citizens regardless of religion, race or gender. 

Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion declares Israel an independent state in Tel Aviv on May 14, 1948

Why Jews and Ukrainians are similar

Ukrainians and the Jewish people are similar in many ways.

 A 62-YEAR-OLD Ukrainian man drives off in a car after leaving his destroyed house, in Toretsk, Donetsk region, on Monday. Since February, Ukraine has been fighting an enemy whose declared aim is to wipe it off the map

Tel Aviv to host 'Casa Brasil' in honor of Brazil's Independence Day

The event, which will be held at Hangar 11 at the Tel Aviv port, will feature lectures, cultural presentations, business rounds and food.

Casa Brasil

India's 75th anniversary: How is it similar, different to Israel? - analysis

According to Daniel Carmon, a former Israeli ambassador to India despite all the regional, religious and linguistic differences, the Indians “succeeded in creating a united state of India.”

 Students hold a giant Indian national flag during a "Tiranga Yatra" rally as part of the ongoing celebrations commemorating 75 years of India's Independence, in Ahmedabad, India, August 8, 2022.