Independence Day

'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day

Additionally, an N12 report indicated that, alongside his invitation to attend the ceremony, Trump has been invited to light a torch at the 78th Independence Day ceremony.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.

Trump plans world’s biggest arch to commemorate 250 years since US independence - report

The first edition of "The Palestine Post," the newspaper that would become "The Jerusalem Post."

The Jerusalem Post marks 93 years as a link to Israel and the Jewish world - editorial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau, with his wife Sara, with MOTJ  Chairman Larry A. Mizel and Dr. Donald Sweeting

US-Israel Alliance Celebrated at Independence Day Gala Hosted by MOTJ 


Meteorological Service warns severe weather conditions to continue amid blazes

Firefighters have been remaining in close contact with the Meteorological Service as they work to contain multiple blazes.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Government cancels all Independence Day events countrywide due to fires

Independence Day events along with the Hostage rally that was scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the extreme weather.

Flyer of cancelled event in Hostage Square

Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds

The police added that winds of this strength have the ability to damage infrastructure and facilities, including the toppling of trees, poles, temporary fences, and more.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Herzog to ‘Post’: 'Even if I stand alone; I will try endlessly to bring compromise'

President Isaac Herzog talks about societal schism, an unbreakable bond with Diaspora Jews, and Gaza, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon threats.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Israel was founded on a promise, and that promise must be kept - editorial

How to get the remaining hostages out of Gaza is the issue that is tearing the country apart and threatening to dig a deep chasm in our society that we may never be able to bridge.

 Israeli flags on graves of fallen soldiers in Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, on May 9, 2024, ahead of Israeli Memorial Day.

Post–October 7 unity breathes new life into Herzl's Zionist vision – opinion

The second stage of Zionism—building a model society—can’t wait any longer, the author argues.

 THE MAIN rehearsal for tonight’s Remembrance Day/Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem is conducted earlier this week. Our generation is brave, creative, and ready.

Israel embraces destiny over survival as it celebrates 77 years of independence - opinion

As Israel turns 77, it must move beyond survival to ancient civilizational revival.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG attends an event with outstanding soldiers ahead of Independence Day, earlier this week at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Why Israelis should be eating ice cream for breakfast this Independence Day – opinion

Independence Day 2025 means we should celebrate Israel’s rebirth while honoring its ongoing struggles.

 The Israeli flag.

From Yom Kippur War to Eurovision: Israeli Special TV for the holidays

Israel’s Independence and Remembrance Days get a thoughtful TV treatment in 2025.

 DANIEL GAD (left) and Michael Aloni in ‘The Stronghold.’

Nearly half of Israelis back Iran strike without US support – survey

Among Jewish Israelis, 52% support a strike compared to 34.5% who oppose it. In contrast, 76% of Arab Israelis oppose military action against Iran, with just 9% in support.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)