Yom haatzmaut

From Remembrance Day to Independence Day as a new immigrant to Israel - opinion

Yom HaAtzmaut follows on the heels of Israel’s somber and sobering Day of Remembrance. This year, we had the honor to attend such a service with our friends from Nes Harim.

People visit the graves of Israeli soldiers at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, days before Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).
Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.

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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


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

Israel still stands strongly on 72nd Independence Day

It has not been easy, it has not been without pain and incredible sacrifice, but it has worked.

The Israeli flag is displayed on the Tel Aviv municipality building on Rabin Square, as Israel celebrates it's 72th Independence Day under lockdown due to the Coronavirus. April 28, 2020

Google celebrates Israeli independence with Yom Ha'atzmaut themed Doodle

On April 29, Yom Ha'atzmaut, the search conglomerate changed their homepage Doodle to a waving Israeli flag, for users residing in Israel.

Yom Ha'atzmaut Google Doodle

Dutch royal concert hall celebrates Israeli Independence Day

King's Day celebrations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Amsterdam

Documentary Highlights Americans Who Fought for Israel’s Independence

As the nation prepares to hold virtual Memorial and Independence Day ceremonies, Toldot Yisrael releases special programming on volunteers from overseas.

Paul N. Shulman (right), a US Navy officer, was asked by Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (left) to found the Israeli Navy and became its second commander.

Barbra Streisand and Rita sing Hatikva in honor of Independence Day

The track combines two recordings of Hatikva: a 1978 recording of Barbara Streisand and a new recording by Rita.

Barbra Streisand & Rita singing HaTikva with DJ Offer Nissim

Celebrating independence, coronavirus or not

“Residents are invited to step out onto their balconies with Israeli flags, to wave, dance and rejoice, together, from their homes.”

THE JERULIVE program kicks off tonight with 52 mobile shows in city neighborhoods.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder sends Independence Day wishes to Rivlin

Lauder wrote, “Both the State of Israel and our Jewish communities are demonstrating exceptional fortitude and cohesion in the face of the pandemic. Our difficult hour is also our finest."

RONALD LAUDER, president of the World Jewish Congress.

Jewish National Fund-USA’s Ecosystem of Independence

A Google Maps satellite image of Israel’s Halutza community

Independence Day regulations - what you need to know

The country goes under lockdown at 5 p.m.

People walk past a store on Jerusalem’s Agrippas Street ahead of Independence Day.