“You have been lighting torches for many years, in your lives… you have illuminated the State of Israel in a great light that will burn for many years after the torches of the ceremony are extinguished,” Knesset Speaker Edelstein told the torch lighters.

During an Israeli Independence Day aerial show, the IAF will be joined by fighter planes from Greece and Italy, and other aircraft from Poland, Canada, England, and Austria.

As Israel approaches it's 70th birthday, here's a peek back in time at significant milestones which shaped the country into the amazing nation it is today.

World leaders have asked Netanyahu for the secret to Israel's success, and he goes ahead and reveals that secret!

Nefesh b'Nefesh urges Jews in the diaspora to join the people of Israel in the Jewish homeland - or to put it simply, to 'come home.'

Israel is celebrating its 69th birthday. Festivities, beginning in the evening, continue throughout the day. Happy Birthday Israel!

'It was a moment of triumph for our people,' Netanyahu declared in his address on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the State of Israel.

Every year, on Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day, IDF jets fly over the entire country as part of the celebrations, performing coordinated stunts.

Here are five miracles Israel experienced over the past year.

Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, is the first non-Israeli chosen to light a torch at the national Independence Day ceremony.

This song of love to the State of Israel was written and recorded a few days before Yom Hazikaron (and Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2017.

UN ambassadors from many countries across the globe greeted Israel Independence Day - wishing her a happy 68th birthday, peace and prosperity. Amazing but true!

Netanyahu delivered an inspiring greeting on the occasion of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, acknowledging the important contributions made by Israel's passionate supporters.

A classically trained pianist and composer who appreciated Lady Gaga’s support for Israel created a musical mashup in her honor and in support of the Jewish state.

Israel is now celebrating its 68th birthday. Festivities, beginning in the evening, will continue throughout the day. Happy Birthday Israel!

In past centuries, Jews could only dream of returning to the Holy Land. Here's a great new video that shows how the dream has come true - for young and old alike!

Here's a powerful video that celebrates the IDF doing its best to protect Israel – and succeeding - with lots of help from Above.

An artist uses his creative talent to portray the miraculous journey from the birth of Zionism to the establishment of the State of Israel.

The Central Bureau of Statistics released its traditional statistics report on the citizens of Israel in honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, which is celebrated this year on Wednesday night and Thursday.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has an important Independence Day message to share with the you - in honor of Israel's 67th Birthday. Make sure to watch and share the goodness!

On its 67th Independence Day, Israel can be proud of its booming population and thriving economy.

Take a brief journey through the history of Israel's Independence Day and discover how the dream of Israel became a reality!

As Israel celebrates its 67th birthday with Wednesday’s Independence Day, students and faculty members across many American college campuses are marking the day known in Hebrew as "Yom Ha’atzmaut."

There are so many reasons to love Israel! From gorgeous, welcoming communities to the feeling of home and comfort that strike you here. This amazing video encourages all Jews to come home!

This video tells the dramatic story of Jews who overcame great obstacles in their efforts to reach the Holy Land.

Ahead of Israel's 67th Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the success of the National Security Council in protecting the Jewish state.

Addressing communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Jewish state, President Reuven Rivlin stressed the need for national unity.

Any visit to Tel Aviv is incomplete without a stop at Independence Hall on 16 Rothschild Street, the location where the State of Israel was declared.

To be part of Generation 1948 is something to which there is no comparison. An opportunity like this occurs once in 2,000 years.

This video was made in 2014, celebrating Israel at 66. Click on the link below to see the amazing diversity and success of the modern State of Israel!

From 2014: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs to the roof to do some home improvement in preparation for Israel's 66th Independence Day.

Annual Israel Independence Day celebrations at Mekor Haim Yeshiva High School in Gush Etzion, filled with hundreds of students singing and dancing with joy!

We have two ancient, well-known and prominent Jewish symbols that come together to serve as the flag of the State of Israel.