‘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...
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Independence Day
Pesach Benson•
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...
Pesach Benson•
‘Up to 24 Alive’: Netanyahu Draws Fire Over Hostage Remarks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignited controversy during a Tuesday meeting with torchbearers ahead of Israel’s Independence Day, when he stated...