Palestinian Authority reiterates its refusal to acknowledge Israel's existence, with Chairman Mahmoud Abbas dismissing Israel's statehood as a "big lie.

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!

Israel’s Memorial Day honoring fallen soldiers and terror victims is held the day before.

Israel celebrates it's 75th Independence Day with the annual traditional flyover traditional flyover.

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

'As a life-long friend and supporter of the State of Israel, I have worked my entire career to deepen and strengthen our partnership,' said the U.S. president.

Israeli photography teachers volunteered to celebrate and bring awareness to parasports athletes in honor of Independence Day.

Berman’s Flags and Embroidery was founded in Jerusalem in 1944 by Polish refugees, producing Israeli and other types of flags for special occasions.

For Jewish Ukrainians fleeing the war, this marks the first time they will be able to personally experience the words of Israel’s national anthem Hatikva: ‘To be a free nation in our land.’

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.

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.

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

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

Twenty years ago professor Gil Troy wrote a powerful essay “Why I am a Zionist.” His message just as relevant and important today.

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

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary, communities around the world united to sing the Jewish state's national anthem, 'Hativka.'

When Jews ascend the Temple Mount, it awakens feelings of joy, gratitude and recognition that the ancient prophecies are being fulfilled in our day.

'Trust us. We are standing watch over the walls and ensuring quiet. And maybe also deterring those who watch us from the side.'

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!'

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.

In less than half a year, the State of Israel will celebrate 70 years of independence. The IDF's message: 'If you will it, it is no dream.'

Wouldn’t all the money and effort spent building Holocaust museums be better spent on Jewish education with the goal of Aliyah?

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!

Jerusalem Post’s Barbara Sofer lists 68 reasons to be proud of Israel as it celebrates its 68th Independence Day; JNF Missions transcend the boundaries of a standard trip and provide participants with a deeper connection to the land and people of Israel, and much more.

The special edition sneaker is blue and white and has “Israel 68” printed on the heel.

A caring mother and grandmother, Bonnie Rosenbaum also organizes home-cooked meals for countless lone soldiers of the IDF, and the food is prepared with love.

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."

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

As Nakba Day rages, Prime Minister Netanyahu promises to pass law that states Israel is the country of the Jewish people.

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