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Israel marks 78th Independence Day as Milei says Israel brought 'light to humanity'

Argentina's President Javier Milei joined the Mount Herzl ceremony, thanking Israeli leaders and praising the country's 'freedom and sovereignty,' while alternative Tel Aviv speake...

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a...

Israel established elite task force to hunt down terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 - report

The task force is called NILI, an acronym of "Netzach Yisrael Lo Yeshaker" ("The Eternal One of Israel does not lie"), signifying that no victim of the attack would be forgotten.

ISRAEL

Bartov, a Brown University professor of Holocaust and genocide studies, offers a frank, sure-to-be-controversial analysis of Israel’s past and present, arguing that the country has...

Everything You Need To Know About Israel in Eurovision 2026

If you feel like you’ve heard more about Israel in the Eurovision in recent years than you ever have in the past, you’re not wrong. Since October 7 and the ensuing war, Israel’s pa...

Memorial Day 2026: 174 IDF soldiers, 79 Israeli civilians killed in past year

According to National Insurance Institute data, since 1851 – the date chosen as the beginning of the pre-state Jewish community in what is now Israel – 5,313 civilians have been ki...

How has the Six Day War of 1967 shaped Israel of 2026? - opinion

The war of 1967 can rightly be seen as the point at which the Jewish world renewed its engagement with the State of Israel.

Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations

This year, the holiday fell on May 14, which is also the anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.

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'Why should Israel belong to a Belgian Jew more than to a Druze from the Carmel?'

In a new book, historian Avner Ben-Zakan, head of the Institute for Israeli Thought, argues that Zionism completed its mission when the state of Israel was founded. But that state,...

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland after recent diplomatic ties, approves new envoys to Singapore

Somaliland, an unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa, has been formally recognized only by Israel. The state of Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland following...

Israel to establish defense offices in former UNRWA East Jerusalem compound

UNRWA had not used the building since the start of last year after Israel ordered it to vacate all its premises and cease its operations. Defense Minister Israel Katz hailed the de...

Music to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years

The 1967 Six Day War changed everything, as this then-fledgling country, bursting with self-confidence, began to open up to the Western world.

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This Independence Day, we must free Israel from its leadership

Netanyahu's Israel is a broken, divided and ostracized country and desperately needs fundamental change. It needs a leadership that will seek compromise, that promotes peace with i...

Israel ramps up issuing of air defense export licenses, and not just to the UAE

The surge is one reason Israeli defense exports are believed to have climbed 20 percent last year, but critics say this puts in question Netanyahu's vision of an independent arms i...

This is the Israel I love – and fight to make better

So many have written off Israel and its people. But story after story reveals not just its potential, but the light already within it

Israel says France is 'not a positive influence' in Lebanon talks

Israeli ambassador criticized France's role in negotiations after first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades

Assisting Jews worldwide this Independence Day

As Israel celebrates its Independence Day, Danyelle Neuman, Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Agency, reflects on the organization's critical role in times of crisis.

Israel to build defense compound on site of demolished UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem

Under the government plan, the site will house an IDF museum, a military recruitment center, and an office for the defense minister. According to the minister, 'nothing more symbol...

Israel’s War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in taking the U.S. to war with Iran. Now, he is trying to prolong the fighting.

Eurovision 2026: Israel

Noam Bettan: "Michelle"

Israel punishes EU nation over ‘defaming’ IDF ‘heroes’

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Spain over what he described as repeated opposition to Israel and “defaming” of the IDF Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel and America

As Israel turns 78, its alliance with America is being questioned from all sides. What is the wise path forward? The post Israel and America appeared first on Jewish Journal.