Hodaya Cohen wins International Bible Quiz
On Israel's 78th Independence Day, Hodaya Cohen wins International Bible Quiz for Jewish youth; Akiva Schrier takes second place.
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 indefinite extension to ceasefire, as Iran rejects it and begins attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Live Updates.
In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran fires at, stops, outbound cargo ship transversing Strait of Hormuz, in third such incident since morning.
Smotrich:
We will return to Gush Katif as we returned to northern Samaria
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich participates in Independence Day ceremony in Samaria, promises return to Gush Katif.
Israeli activists cross into Syria
Approximately 35 activists cross into Syria near Majdal Shams, barricade themselves in buffer zone.
Rare sighting
Special visitor off the coast of Ashdod
A whale spotted off Ashdod’s coast on Earth Day may be a rare deep-sea species, with researchers examining its unusual appearance near shore.
Netanya rabbis ban entry to separate beach
Netanya rabbis issue sweeping ban on entry to city's Tzanz Beach due to cliff collapse, lack of lifeguards.
Watch: Ofir Akunis waves Israeli flag in New York
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis waves Israeli flag in New York, promises, 'We will not compromise on waving our flag, in every place and at every time.'
Farm Association 2026
The Farm Initiative: Today’s Zionism safeguarding tomorrow’s land
In the Headlines
After ceremony mix-up
TikTok figure mistaken for Chief Rabbi at Independence event
Iran claims:
'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'
20 sheep vs. an ancient land being stolen piece by piece
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Israeli flag lights up Times Square for Independence Day
Help baby Eli
A mother's cry: Baby Eli, 6 months old, fights tumor in the ICU
'Closure for me'
Captivity survivor and wounded warrior meet
Lebanon’s PM:
'We will not be intimidated by Hezbollah'
Physical altercation
Independence Day ceremony plagued by high-level disputes
Former hostage Mia Leimberg named Outstanding Soldier
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Independence Day reception for ambassadors and diplomats
Division is a threat
Rabbi Lau's Independence Day message of unity
Milei hailed as ‘Guardian of Israel’ during Jerusalem visit
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Festive Independence Day prayer service in Kiryat Shmona
Can the ceasefire last?
IDF locates more weapons in southern Lebanon
IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Nir Oz on Oct. 7
In southern Lebanon:
IDF eliminates terrorists who breached ceasefire
Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation
The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue
Mossad Chief reveals:
Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran
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
The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue
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
IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Nir Oz on Oct. 7
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
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
Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized
'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
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.