Wildfires Cause Cancelation of Independence Day Celebrations Across Israel
Firefighters battle wildfires in central Israel.
Wildfire Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day Torch-Lighting Ceremony
A large wildfire in the Jerusalem Hills fanned by strong winds and dry conditions forced authorities to cancel for the first time Israel’s traditional Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. Several communities were evacuated and firefighting crews were deployed to battle the blaze.
Last chance to vote: Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in World Zionist Congress elections
Voting in the World Zionist Congress elections ends this coming Sunday, May 4th. As left-wing groups ramp up efforts to gain control of key national institutions in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Jews around the world to unite and vote for the ZOA-15 slate: “They’ve been courageously defending the Jewish people and the State of Israel, without hesitation and without apology.”
Israel Launches ‘Warning Strikes’ in Syria Amid Sunni-Druze Clashes
Amid deadly Sunni-Druze clashes near Damascus, the Israeli Defense Forces struck Syria in a warning to the extremist Islamic groups there, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday. But one Israeli Druze official told The Press Service of Israel that airstrikes would not be enough.
Remarks by PM Netanyahu in Celebration of the 77th Independence Day of the State of Israel
On our 77th Day of Independence, the wonder of Israel’s revival continues to thrill us. That wonder exists by virtue of our dear ones — our sons and daughters — who have fallen for our sake, and today we have embraced their families.
PM Netanyahu Holding Updates and Consultations on the Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing to hold updates and assessments on the fire with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and all of the security and rescue services.
Israel: 77 years of independence
Throughout their long history, the yearning to return to the Land of Israel has been the focus of Jewish life.