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Christian Zionists applaud Israel’s 75th anniversary

Among the many organizations and foreign nations that congratulated the Jewish state on its 75th anniversary are pro-Israel Christian groups.

“Today, we celebrate the miraculous rebirth of the Jewish State,” tweeted Christians United for Israel (CUFI).

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Sderot building memorializes three pairs of siblings killed in recent terror attacks

A building in the southern border town of Sderot found a unique way of sending a message of unity for Independence Day by displaying Tuesday portraits of three pairs of siblings killed in recent terror attacks.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Protesting UN debate on Yom Hazikaron, Israeli ambassador reads names of fallen Israelis

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has long protested the U.N. Security Council’s lack of sensitivity towards and understanding of Israeli security needs.

But even by U.N. standards, a line was crossed Tuesday, he said. Russia, which holds the Security Council presidency this month, refused to change the date of Tuesday’s…

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Countries around the world wish Israel happy Independence Day

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry congratulated Israel on its 75th Independence Day as one of several nations to wish the Jewish state a happy birthday.

“Out nations have been paying an immense price for freedom,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry tweeted.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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‘May we all have a wonderful Independence Day for the State of Israel’

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s message to global Jewry as the Jewish state marks its 75th Independence Day:

“Shalom, dear friends from around the world! As Israel reaches a historic milestone—75 years of independence!—we have the opportunity to pause and reflect with gratitude on the miracle that is our Jewish and democratic state.

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House Minority Leader Jeffries Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

The leader of the Democrats in the US House of Representatives, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday as part of a Congressional delegation that will commemorate Israel’s 75th anniversary and participate in the recognition of Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day.

Read more: The…

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Israeli moderately hurt in West Bank shooting targeting Memorial Day running event

One person was moderately wounded in a shooting attack in the northern West Bank on Tuesday, as Israel was marking Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and terror victims, military and medics said.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Nides honors ‘brave’ Israeli soldiers on Memorial Day

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides on Tuesday saluted the “brave” Israeli soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the country, as the Jewish state marked Memorial Day.

“As we pause today for the morning siren to mark Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, let us remember the brave Israeli service members who gave their lives for their…

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Israel’s population almost 10 million, no longer a small country – analysis

Israel’s population growth means that the population is now nearing 10 million and estimates show by 2030 there will be another million people in the country. This is mostly due to relatively high birth rates. On the eve of Independence Day the population is reported at 9.7 million, of which 7.1 million are Jews.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Memorial to Independence Day: How does Israel move from mourning to joy?

This Monday evening, Memorial Day begins in Israel, in memory of the fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism. Just 24 hours later, on Tuesday evening, the country will celebrate with great fanfare the 75th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel with, among other things, thousands of celebrations, fireworks and scenes of…

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Israeli artillery targets Hezbollah site in southwest Syria – report

An Israeli artillery strike targeted a site belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist movement near Quneitra in southwest Syria early Monday morning, according to Syrian reports.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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75 years on, newly found compass points to heart of 1948 battle where 35 troops died

A compass that likely belonged to a pre-state soldier who died 75 years ago in a famous battle during the War of Independence has been found at the hilltop battle site southwest of Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said Monday.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Five Israelis injured in car-ramming attack

Five Israelis were wounded on Monday afternoon when a terrorist drove his vehicle into a crowd near the busy Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Germany sets up panel to review 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes

The German government said Friday it has set up an international commission of experts to review the events surrounding the 1972 attack on the Munich Olympics, a panel that was part of an agreement reached last year with relatives of the 11 Israeli team members who were killed by Palestinian terrorists.

Read more: The Times Of Israel

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Iran says its navy forced US submarine to surface as it enters the Gulf

Iran’s navy forced a US submarine to the surface as it entered the Gulf, Iranian navy commander Shahram Irani told state television on Thursday, in the latest report of an apparent confrontation between Iranian and US forces in the Gulf.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Swastika Scratched Into Skin of Autistic Jewish Student

The FBI has launched an investigation to determine who etched a swastika into the back of a 17-year-old autistic Jewish student from Las Vegas, the Nevada office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) confirmed on Tuesday.

Read more: The Algemeiner

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59 soldiers added to list of Israel’s fallen since last Memorial Day

Fifty-nine soldiers were killed during their military service since Israel’s last Memorial Day, according to figures released by the Defense Ministry on Friday.

Another 86 disabled veterans died due to complications from injuries sustained during their service.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia as kingdom renews ties with Tehran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the Saudis about moving closer to Iran, speaking in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. The Saudis on March 10 announced a renewal of diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic.

On Monday, Iran invited Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to visit the country, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry…