Jewish and Israeli Holidays
Eyal Zamir stated in no uncertain terms that the Israeli military is ready to deal Hamas a “decisive blow.”
The Memorial Day ceremony held at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem was a beautiful, sorrowful tribute to the bereaved families of the servicemen and women who were killed over the past 18 months.
“On our 77th Day of Independence, the wonder of Israel’s revival continues to thrill us,” said the premier.
A new rendition of the iconic Israeli anthem “Chai” brings together a diverse and poignant group of participants.
On the eve of the country’s 77th birthday, the population of Israel was 10.094 million; a year-on-year increase of 1.4%.
“It’s an opportunity to engage new people,” says Ben Cook, director of marketing operations for Jewish National Fund-USA, and “to celebrate all things Israel.”
The ceremony that traditionally marks the start of Yom Ha’atzmaut was canceled due to a massive blaze in the nearby hills and strong winds.
Banner calling for arson circulated online hours before the fires erupted, just ahead of Israel’s Independence Day.
“I come from a Zionist home—love for Israel was everything,” says Cpl. N, 20, who serves as a combat fitness instructor based in Ramat Aviv.
Mass evacuations, road closures and rising injuries prompt Israel to declare highest fire alert • Greece and Cyprus send emergency firefighting assistance.
Local Likud Party branch head Racheli Ben-Ari Sakat called those participating in the event at Ra’anana’s Beit Samueli synagogue “traitors,” and vowed that the protest was just the “opening shot.”
