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Israel marks International Mother’s Day with tribute

Israel’s official account honored mothers in Israel and worldwide, noting the observance marked in over 40 countries and thanking them for daily contributions.

An Israeli Jewish mother holds her child and poses for a photo at the start of Shabbat across the Gaza Strip's northern borders on Aug. 22, 2025 in Israel. Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images.
An Israeli Jewish mother holds her child and poses for a photo at the start of Shabbat across the Gaza Strip’s northern border on Aug. 22, 2025 in Israel. Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images.

Israel’s official account marked International Mother’s Day on Sunday, honoring mothers in Israel and worldwide for their role in shaping families and communities and thanking them for their daily contributions.

“Today, on International Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women whose love shapes families, communities, and generations,” the post reads. “To all the mothers in Israel and around the world—thank you for everything you do, every single day. Happy International Mother’s Day.”

International Mother’s Day is observed in over 40 countries.

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