‘Maybe the Largest Ever’: Wildfires Disrupt Israeli Independence Day
The battle against what what may be Israel’s largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.




















The battle against what what may be Israel’s largest fire entered its second day on Thursday morning, casting a pall over what would have been a festive Independence Day.
Throughout their long history, the yearning to return to the Land of Israel has been the focus of Jewish life.
President Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors to Israel from Cambodia, Fiji, Micronesia and Nauru
(Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson)
President Isaac Herzog today (Monday, 28 April 2025), received the diplomatic credentials of new Ambassadors to Israel from Cambodia, Fiji, Micronesia and Nauru.
Welcoming Ambassador of Fiji, H.E. Mr. Fillipo Tarakinikini, the President noted he looked forward to the planned opening of the country’s new embassy in Jerusalem, and thanked the Ambassador for his country’s important decision.
The President thanked newly appointed Ambassador of Micronesia, H.E. Jackson T. Soram, for the nation’s deep friendship and support for Israel. He noted the longstanding support the country had given to Israel on the international stage, and said he hoped that this important relationship would go from strength to strength.
Speaking with Ambassador of Cambodia H.E. Mr. SOK Chea, and Ambassador of Nauru, H.E. Ms. Lara Erab Daniel, the President noted his hope to greatly strengthen relations with their nations, and noted the great potential for cultural exchanges and cooperation in agricultural technology between Israel and their countries.