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.
The Israeli prime minister warned Iran's proxy in Gaza, Hamas, that the IDF would deliver a crushing blow if it allows Palestinians to attack Israel with balloon bombs.
Six countries, together with the IAF, participated in Sky Angels 2018, one of the biggest SAR exercises in the world, held for the first time in Israel.