US EditionCelebrating Israel's 77th Independence Day during the Israel-Hamas War
- Israel marked its 77th Independence Day on May 1, 2025, during an ongoing war with Hamas that continues to engulf the nation.
- The celebration follows the brutal October 7, 2023 Hamas invasion, which killed over 1,200 Israelis and left dozens captive in Gaza.
- Despite widespread pride in the nation’s survival and democratic values, the festivities feel subdued amid grief, national trauma, and internal divisions.
- Blue and white flags and yellow ribbons honoring captives flutter across cities, while debates continue over negotiations and strategic priorities involving hostages’ return.
- The muted celebration underscores Israel’s resilience and urgent need for unity in addressing both the ongoing conflict and serious domestic challenges.
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Israel dispatch: marking a somber Independence Day
Sharon Basch is an Israeli American who lived in Israel before starting her JD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she is currently a 3L. Familiar blue and white flags flutter from balconies across Tel Aviv today, marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day. The smell of barbecues, a Yom Ha’atzmaut staple, drifts on the spring air. Yet the usual exuberant roar of celebration feels different this year – subdued, punctuated by a coll…
New survey finds people holding very negative opinions of Israel are more likely to be antisemitic
A new survey finds “an important minority of Canadians” channel strong negative sentiment towards Israel into negative views of Jews. Israel Independence Day begins the evening of April 30, marking the Jewish state’s 77th birthday, amid a tide of antisemitism in Canada and elsewhere. “While people certainly have the right to criticize the government of Israel, it’s a serious problem when it descends into antisemitism,” said Jack Jedwab, the pres…
Celebrating Israel’s 77th Independence Day! - Geller Report
It is hard for Israel to celebrate it’s 77th Independence Day amid the brutal war with Hamas, over 59 Israeli citizens still being held hostage in Gaza, and an inevitable war with Iran. However, despite all of these challenges the miracle nation of Israel will continue to flourish long after Hamas, the Mullahs in Iran, and the detestable Left are gone. In the years ahead, Israel will be the home to the majority of the world’s Jewish population, …
Israel’s Independence Day is a celebration of democracy - Washington Examiner
Israel will celebrate its 77th Independence Day this week. Jewish communities around the world will also mark the day with festive prayer services, parades, and the consumption of traditional Israeli foods such as falafel. So will some Evangelical Christians, who have a religious motivation to support a Jewish state in the lands of the Bible. Others should celebrate, too. Any individual, community, or nation that values democracy should recogniz…
NEWSRAEL "Iron Swords" News Summary: May 1 2025
Here are the latest news headlines from this morning that reached our news desk. The times given are Jerusalem time (GMT +3) 8:00 AM - HAPPY ISRAEL 77TH INDEPENDENCE DAY 77 in Hebrew is the word "Oz" means strength - very appropriate for the nation of Israel at these times, May Israel be blessed with great strength. 8:15 AM - Assaf Harofeh Hospital: Three victims of Sha'ar HaGai fire hospitalizedAssaf Harofeh Hospital reported that three victims…
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