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WATCH: Herzog fetes IDF soldiers on Independence Day

Israel celebrates 77th birthday.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the swearing-in ceremony for 35 judges at his official residence in Jerusalem on April 10, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the swearing-in ceremony for 35 judges at his official residence in Jerusalem on April 10, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
(May 1, 2025 / JNS)

Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted IDF soldiers at his official residence in Jerusalem on Thursday as part of Independence Day celebrations.

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