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Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
From DC to the Ceremony

Passing the Torch: Why Sara Netanyahu Declined the Independence Day Honor

Sara Netanyahu has officially declined the honor of lighting a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, stating that the recognition belongs to the soldiers and citizens fighting the war.

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Sara Netanyahu

Sara Netanyahu in trouble

'Unworthy': Backlash Mounts Against Sara Netanyahu Over Alleged 'Let the Country Burn' Remark

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President Donald Trump

Independence Day Bombshell

Presidential Visit: Trump Confirms He is Heading to Israel for the Israel Prize

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President Donald Trump

21 Days to a Deal

The Exit Strategy: Trump Sets April 9 as the Target to End the Iran War

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President Donald Trump

 Israel’s Highest Civilian Honor

A Historic First: Trump Invited to Light the Independence Day Torch in Jerusalem

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Israeli police

On Yom Haatzmaut Eve

Police refused to help 13-year-old brutally beaten in Netanya 

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Czech UN ambassador celebrating Israel's Independence Day.

Happy Birthday, Israel!

WATCH: UN Ambassadors celebrate Israel's Independence Day

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MUST WATCH !

OVERNIGHT ISRAEL: Palestinians Celebrate Israel Wildfires on Social Media | Independence Day

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International Bible Quiz

The Quiz goes on

WATCH LIVE BROADCAST: Israel’s 77th Independence Day Bible Quiz to go on despite widespread fires

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Adorably cute babies born on Independence Day

Too cute for words

Blue and white bundles of joy arrive on Israel’s 77th Independence Day 

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Huge fire near Mesillat Tsion

Online incitement continues

LIVE UPDATES: Firefighters still battling widespread hotspots as Independence Day events begin

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Indoors, Under Fire

WATCH: IDF soldiers celebrate Independence Day in Gaza

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View of the Western Wall

Historic Milestone

Israel’s population surpasses 10 million as Nation marks 77th Independence Day

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Fighting the Jerusalem Hills wildfires, April 30th, 2025

Intense weather 

Tonight's Independence Day Celebrations Canceled: Wildfires and Fierce Winds Sweep the Nation

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Israeli singers Zehava Ben, Micha Sheetrit and Dana International light the torch during the main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Rare meteorological event

Torchlighting Ceremony Canceled as Israel Braces for Historic Storm

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Israel Katz

Their sacrifice, our duty

Israel Katz at Memorial ceremony: "The goal is a clear victory -  without compromise"

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Soldier 'A'

IDF Soldier to Receive Top Honour

Against all odds: Soldier with Autism chosen for Israel’s highest military award

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Families visit the graves of fallen Israeli soldiers a day before Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, at Mt Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem. April 28, 2025.

In their death, they commanded us to live

Israel's Memorial Day 2025: When does it start? When are the ceremonies?

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HaRav Tau, HaRav Aviner, HaRav Leor

Holy outrage

Rabbis urge boycott over Dana International’s role in torch ceremony  

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Yarden Bibas' artwork

Art freed from captivity

Yarden Bibas' artwork in memory of his family: "Sending my love"

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