Despite ongoing conflict, Israel forges ahead with its Independence Day celebrations, adapting traditions to honor heroes and maintain national spirit.

In 1948, the Jews achieved one of the most remarkable and inspiring accomplishments in human history. Take a quick look at Israel today, 68 years later, to know that our little country in an ongoing story of daily miracles!

Israeli Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s a time to take stock of the country’s incredible achievements - the reason why peace remains elusive.

Never again will Jews be defenseless against those who would attempt to annihilate them!

Israel's Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel's fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.

'We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing.'

On Israel's Independence Day, Sarah Zoabi, a Muslim Arab-Israeli, expresses her profound 'love and loyalty' for the Jewish state.

Today is Israel's Independence Day— Yom Ha'atzmaut. This is how Israelis celebrate!

Celebrations include a reception at the President’s residence honoring 120 excelling IDF soldiers, the International Bible Contest and the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem.

Regardless of religion, gender, political stance or any other factors, Yom Ha'atzmaut is a time to celebrate the birthday of the country that we love!

God's commandment to live in the Land of Israel was not meant exclusively for Abraham. Rather, it was given to Jews to observe throughout the generations.

Israel’s population grew almost twelve-fold since its establishment

Watch and get a taste of how Israeli Independence Day started and is celebrated around the world, from the street parties and ceremonies in Israel to festivals all around the world.

You don't have to be in Israel to celebrate with music, prayer and a barbecue.

Israel has 9,327,000 citizens, more than 11 times its population of 806,000 at the time of the establishment of the modern Jewish state in 1948.

Many thousands joined in prayers of thanksgiving at the Western Wall on Independence Day, immediately following Remembrance Day.

Muslim nurse who said Shema with dying Jewish patient to light Independence Day torch in Israel's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations.

Nancy Spielberg, sister of famed director Steven, has produced a new documentary focusing on the Jewish American pilots who volunteered to fight in Israel's War of Independence.

Israel has won many wars, including the war on the pandemic, allowing its citizens to go out again and celebrate!

Join the Israel Defense Forces at the Western Wall in the Holy City of Jerusalem in sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva which means 'The Hope'.

Take time to ponder that the modern Jewish state's very existence is the most amazing comeback story in history!

The envoys expressed their admiration for the Jewish state, citing its innovation, history and culture, among other qualities.

During the annual Independence Day fly-over, Israeli jets saluted medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli Air Force dedicated this year’s Independence Day fly-over to the nation’s hospitals, saluting nurses, doctors, and other medical staff. Four Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft completed the maneuvers, bringing... Read more »

Nearly 80 percent of Israelis were born in the Holy Land and more than one-third are minors, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

The Jewish state is celebrating 72 years of independence - just a little differently this year.

This year's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations will be different than those in the previous 71 years, but you can count on Israelis to create new ways to honor their nation.

The State of Israel is central to our existence. It is like the skeletal form of our body – it holds us upright.

This young Arab-Israel medic volunteers to save lives and works to increase awareness of the Holocaust in her community.

Although public gatherings to honor Israel's fallen and celebrate independence have been cancelled due to coronavirus, there are many great ways to pay tribute and virtually participate.

Israel's Memorial Day and 73rd Independence Day are coming up, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation will be very different this year.

Israel’s 71st anniversary 'celebrates the unique Israeli spirit as expressed by the establishment of the State of Israel: overcoming difficulties against all odds.'

The Jewish people have achieved something that no other people have achieved, says Israeli PM Netanyahu in his Independence Day greeting.

Modern Israel remains a work in progress with many unsolved challenges. However, the overall picture is a tremendous success story against all odds.

Since 1948, Boys Town Jerusalem has been helping Israel grow. On Israel's Independence Day, we celebrate 71 years of contributing to Israel's achievements.

On Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 71st Independence Day, the words of the national anthem ring in our minds and hearts. Hatikva. The Hope.

Hundreds of Jews from Ukraine arrived in Israel just in time to enjoy the Jewish state's joyous Yom Ha'Atzmaut revelry.

When Israelis caught the the prime minister and his wife in Jerusalem's Rose Garden on Independence Day, a joyous celebration ensued!

The Independence Trail takes visitors past 10 heritage sites focusing on two of the most crucial events in modern Israeli history: the birth of Tel Aviv in 1909 and the birth of Israel itself in 1948.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel, 15 choirs around the world sang a moving rendition of an ancient Jewish prayer for peace.

'Let's sing together,' Rivlin said. 'Religious, secular, Arabs, Jews, soldiers, women, men, children, let's put aside everything that divides us – it'll be fun!'