Independence

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

"I want armaments independence. I deeply appreciate the support we have received, and which I have also brought over the years, from our American friends," the PM said.

Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.
DELEGATES ATTEND the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18, 2026.

DPP’s WHO participation attempt doomed to fail - opinion

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.

Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion


Israel at 75: Past achievements and future challenges - opinion

I believe that Israeli society is mature and strong enough to draft a new social contract that will take its diverse sectors into account.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch applaud at the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem on Independence Day. We can look with pride at our achievements.

Grapevine: Remembering Dr. Hashkes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market

‘It’s time to complete Declaration of Independence’ - Prof. Ben-Zaken

a proposal for a new social contract between citizens and the state was presented at a conference this week.

 PROF. AVNER BEN-ZAKEN, founder and head of the Institute for Israeli Thought.

17-year-old Emuna Cohen crowned champion of Int'l Bible Quiz

For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.

 Emuna Cohen, winner of the Bible Quiz seen at the annual Bible Quiz held at the Jerusalem Theatre on Israel's Independence Day, on April 26, 2023.

Israel rings in 75th Independence Day with Netanyahu address

Israel celebrates its independence annually on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, immediately following Remembrance Day on the fourth.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on April 10, 2023.

Sylvan Adams – Lighting the Torch for Israel

Sylvan Adams, who has dedicated his life to showing the true image of Israel, is lighting the Independence Day torch to strengthen the bond between Israel and Jews around the world.

 Sylvan Adams, Businessman and Philanthropist

Can Zionism adapt to the needs of the future? - opinion

On Israel's 75th birthday, then, let us learn from our past and look forward toward a new future.

 THE ISRAEL Air Force trains for Israel’s 75th Independence Day, in Jerusalem this past week.

Letters to the Editor April 25, 2023: Climate threats

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

What will be if Israel ceases to be a democratic and tolerant state? Opinion

Should Jews be considering a Plan B?

 Mordechai (Moti) Kahana

Who are you, Rabbi Davidowitz? - opinion

Davidowitz drew from the morals of the prophets, incorporated the wisdom of other nations (for example, the US Declaration of Independence) and well-seasoned it all with some Torah.

 RABBI DAVIDOWITZ drew from the morals of the prophets, incorporated the wisdom of other nations and well-seasoned it all with some Torah.