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


Israeli diplomats allowed to fundraise for Independence Day events abroad

Contributions cannot come from corporate donors and donors cannot get anything in return for chipping in for the event.

‘WAS THERE ever a better Israel than this one?’: Israel Air Force F-161s fly over the beaches of Tel Aviv on a recent Independence Day.

Poll: Hong Kongers support protesters

Minority wants independence from China

ANTI-GOVERNMENT protestors tear down Christmas and New Year's decoration during a demonstration of New Year's Eve in Hong Kong

Catalan regional chief calls for independence vote after night of violence

Nearly 100 people were injured across the northeastern region on Wednesday in a third day of violence after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan leaders to lengthy jail terms.

A woman waves an Estelada (Catalan separatist flag) during a protest after Spain's Supreme Court jailed nine separatist leaders, triggering violent protests in the region, in Barcelona, Spain, October 17, 2019

India increases restrictions in Kashmir ahead of call for protests

The call by separatists seeking Kashmir's secession from India was the first since that decision on Aug. 5, which brought communication and travel restrictions in Kashmir.

Demonstrators hold signs and chant slogans as they march in solidarity with the people of Kashmir, during a rally in Karachi

Capturing the Jewish meaning of July 4th: American independence

In the summer of 1915, the following appeared: “War is always the hardest on the Jews. They have no voice in the government. They are subjects of personal and official persecution.”

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Google Doodle celebrates American Independence Day

Though America's Jewish population was around 2,500 people in 1776, numerous Jews played a role in fighting for the country's independence

The July 4 Google Doodle

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Israel – where to go

If you are in Jerusalem on the Fourth of July and want to celebrate, all-American style – we've got some events in store for you!

A woman plays with her dog as the municipality building is lit in the colours of the American flag on the first day of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit in Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017.

U.S. embassy celebrates 4th of July in Jerusalem for first time- watch live

This will be the first time that the US Embassy holds the US Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem.

IVANKA TRUMP and Steve Mnuchin attend the inauguration of the US Embassy in Jerusalem last year.

Encountering peace: Money can’t buy you love – or your independence

No amount of money in the world could have convinced the Jewish people and its leadership to give up the dream and demand for independence, liberty and sovereignty.

CHEERING THE creation of Israel in 1948.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah

A total of 1,048 students and staff from Bialik College in Melbourne gathered to form the shape of the emblem of the State of Israel on Thursday.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah