Mossad agents, heroes to light torches on Independence Day Ceremony to honor operatives behind Hezbollah op, wounded soldier, hostage survivors, and others embodying unity in wartime. Joshua Marks April 23, 2025
Ben Shapiro to light torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony There will be 36 torchbearers at the ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. JNS Staff April 21, 2025
Independence Day logo focuses on hope after war The logo incorporates a graphic fusion of the Star of David and the number 77 symbolizing the bond and shared hopes among a diverse Israeli society. JNS Staff April 8, 2025
Regev: Add Gaza resettlement to war goals "Everyone sees that Hamas is a terror group whose goal is to murder. They will not stay there, and Gaza will look different—and that is what will happen," said the Israeli transportation minister. JNS Staff Feb. 25, 2025
$3.2m allocated to up accessibility to Rachel’s Tomb complex The comprehensive renovation plan includes expanding the access road, adding a new bus station, implementing safety solutions for pedestrians and vehicles and increasing parking spaces. Nov. 13, 2024
Regev reveals hosts for official Oct. 7 memorial The choice of hosts "represents the sacred remembrance of those who were massacred, killed, and who suffered heavy losses, alongside the displays of mutual responsibility, heroism and hope," said Israel's Transportation Minister. Sept. 15, 2024
Israeli Cabinet asks Miri Regev to organize Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies This year's state ceremonies will be held on Oct. 7; starting next year, the day of the massacre will be marked according to the Hebrew calendar. Aug. 19, 2024
Israeli Cabinet member confirms April 19 strike on Iran “Iran got the message, and the world understands that the State of Israel is not a sucker," said Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev. May 5, 2024
Israel scraps national Independence Day fireworks shows amid war Family members of hostages held in Gaza had called on the government to tone down the celebratory nature of the ceremonies. March 6, 2024
