Independence

Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion

Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.
 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada


Pro-Scottish independence social media accounts go silent during Iran internet shutdown

Pro-Scottish independence accounts on X abruptly stopped posting after Iran shut down internet access, fueling claims they were Iranian bots interfering in UK politics, The Telegraph reported.

Protesters fly Iranian and Palestinian flags at a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Glasgow, Scotland, June 23, 2025.

UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis

The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.

The South Yemen flag flies as soldiers from the Southern Transitional Council stand guard outside the compound of the Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, December 9, 2025.

Druze in Syria consolidate control - but will they seek independence? - analysis

Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri calls for a separate region in southern Syria, seeking autonomy after sectarian violence, with Israeli support amid rising tensions in the region.

A delegation of 100 Druze leaders from Syria visits northern Israel for the first time since 1973 on March 14, 2025. Israeli Druze proudly wave their own national flag alongside the Israeli flag in festivals and ceremonies, the writer points out.

Exclusive: Benjamin Netanyahu's 4th of July message to the American people

Freedom is the most precious gift humanity will ever know. And freedom isn’t free. You have to be willing to fight for it.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Israeli and American flags flown near the US Capitol.

Letters to the Editor, May 24 2024: Yes we do

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Reflecting on Israel's 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations amid Israel-Hamas war

Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations are subdued amid the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and war in Gaza, with somber reflections and scaled-back events.

  Israel Air Force planes are seen flying on Independence Day, Tel Aviv beach, April 26, 2023

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

Jewish congregations worldwide adjust Israel's Independence Day celebrations amid Israel-Hamas conflict, addressing complex feelings with ceremonies focusing on democracy and unity.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil? - opinion

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein offers a thought-provoking critique of Israel's policies and actions, questioning war strategies, and the true meaning of independence.

 A lively public debate has emerged about how Israel’s 76th Independence Day should be celebrated, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Both nationally and individually, now is the time for self-sufficiency

“There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.” – Calvin Coolidge

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Cards are loaded as a means of managing the children's pocket money

Parents who want to educate their children for financial independence and responsibility need a means like a prepaid card that will make the process convenient, efficient and simple to operate.

 Rechargeable cards designed for children and teenagers, CAL