Posts Tagged: Israel Independence Day 2016
Independence Day Celebrations Begin in Israel With Torch-Lighting Ceremony
Independence Day celebrations began on Wednesday night with the traditional torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. The theme of this year's ceremony is "civilian bravery"...
Soldier Who Foiled Terror Attack to Light Independence Day Torch
JNS.org - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Infantry Sgt. Roberto Farah-Usa, 21, who foiled a terrorist attack in Gush Etzion in March has been named one of...
In Light of Terror Wave, ‘Civilian Heroism’ to Be Theme of Next Israeli Independence Day
The theme of next year’s Independence Day will be “civilian heroism,” Israel’s Ministerial Committee for Ceremonies and Symbols has announced. “In honor of the 68th anniversary of...
