Division is a threat
Rabbi Lau's Independence Day message of unity
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and Tel Aviv, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called for unity ahead of Independence Day and elections.
Israel National News - Arutz Sheva
Israel National News - Arutz Sheva
Operation Roaring Lion
Live updates: Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely
Over a month after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, US President Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire, then bans Israel from operating against the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon. Live Updates.
Watch: International Bible Quiz kicks off in Jerusalem
Jewish youth from around the world participate in the International Bible Quiz on Israel's 78th Independence Day.
After ceremony mix-up
TikTok figure mistaken for Chief Rabbi at Independence event
A TikTok personality dressed as the Chief Rabbi sparked confusion at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, even prompting Rabbinate to consider legal action.
In southern Lebanon:
IDF eliminates terrorists who breached ceasefire
IDF strikes and eliminates terrorists who crossed ceasefire line in southern Lebanon, as troops continue operations against Hezbollah infrastructure.
Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized
Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.
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Festive Independence Day prayer service in Kiryat Shmona
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads a festive musical prayer service, including Hallel, celebrating Israel's Independence Day near the Lebanese border.
Milei hailed as ‘Guardian of Israel’ during Jerusalem visit
Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz presents Argentine President Javier Milei with a symbolic 'Guardian of Israel' image, praising his strong support for Israel amid growing international criticism.
Farm Association 2026
The Farm Initiative: Today’s Zionism safeguarding tomorrow’s land
In the Headlines
Iran claims:
'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'
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Israeli flag lights up Times Square for Independence Day
20 sheep vs. an ancient land being stolen piece by piece
Lebanon’s PM:
'We will not be intimidated by Hezbollah'
Help baby Eli
A mother's cry: Baby Eli, 6 months old, fights tumor in the ICU
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Israel's 78th Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony
The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue
Watch: Festive Independence Day prayers at the Western Wall
2,000 join Independence Day eve prayer in Jerusalem
Argentine President at Kotel:
'Here I feel close to God!'
Talik Gvili lights a torch: Pride is stronger than sorrow
Walls of Jerusalem's Old City light up in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut
Haredi commander leads a run in memory of fallen soldiers
Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation
Mossad Chief reveals:
Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran
Former Defense Minister:
'There was intelligence on the massacre, they didn't alert me'
Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops
Golani Brigade commander:
'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'
The Warmonger Default:
How ancient canards shape modern foreign policy myths
Trump cards:
Today is April 22, President Trump. What happened?
The American Jewish vote:
"The times, they are a-changin'..."
This is what opinions about Israel always ignore
Israel at 78: A nation that refuses to pause
Yom Hazikaron 5786 (2026):
Thoughts during the siren
Happy Independence Day!
“Those who are redeemed by God"
On the meaning of Israel's wars
From the Depth of Loss to Atzma'ut:
The "Klal Gadol" binding us together
New Program
How women around the world are mastering Hilchos Shabbos
Do American Jews really care?
When the sirens sound, will we hear them?
New Program
How women around the world are mastering Hilchos Shabbos
Are you holding your phone or is it holding you?
Arkia is here to stay: Nonstop New York-Tel Aviv flights resume
Before there was a State, there was Magen David Adom
"She decided":
4,100 Jewish Marriages - 65% Started By The Woman
A Jerusalem father's tenth wedding - and his strength is gone
Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation
Nadav Milo:
A quiet hero remembered
Salute to the Fallen:
Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl
Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops
Chilling:
Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students
Kfir Brigade:
Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path
Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
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Captivity survivor prays for the State of Israel
Special 60 Minutes interview
'The pain is constant': Hersh's mother speaks
Parents reveal:
Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family
Smuggling truck to Gaza
IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy
Holocaust survivor passes away at 105
Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party
Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens
Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community
British police investigating:
Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?
New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth
'A light to the world'
Amb. Huckabee's greeting for Israel's Independence Day
IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman
Hochul declares solidarity with Israel on Independence Day
Germany, Italy reject calls to suspend EU-Israel cooperation deal
US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal
Hate crime probed
Britain: Arson attack targets Jewish shop in Watford
Three years after attack, Tali Dee chooses life and strength
Three years after losing her mother and two sisters in a terror attack, Tali Dee shares how faith, family, and resilience helped her rebuild and move forward.
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Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg sing together at his grave
Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, from the Himmelfarb school gathered around his grave on Mount Herzl and sang together for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day in Israel:
The world wants to forget, but we remember
As long as the Jewish people exists, we will continue to remember those the world tries so hard to forget:
From memorial to celebration
Prayer bridging national days of remembrance and hope
Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has released a special prayer to be recited in the period of transition between Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.