Move is standard practice during Israeli festivals and holidays, seen as periods of increased tensions

Opposition leader tells Likud minister tasked with organizing ceremony that 'in three months you have divided Israeli society and no fake fireworks performance will cover that up'

Report says ceremony could cut to taped rehearsal if disrupted; Gallant to bereaved families: Ordering politicians to skip Memorial Day events like demanding 'lowering of flag'

Opposition leader says won't pretend country 'celebrating together' on upcoming national holidays after petition to pause demonstrations on Memorial Day wins broad Knesset support

New framework for pardons gives special consideration to the elderly, those with special needs who contributed to country's security, rehabilitated adults convicted as minors

Coalition lawmakers and former justices slam 'shocking' remarks made by MK Yitzhak Pindrus of United Torah Judaism during an Independence Day panel

Awards go to founder of homeless shelter, pioneers of groundbreaking non-invasive cancer treatments, a singer, a theater actor and a linguist

Russian president says he is 'confident' in ties with Israel, after Kremlin's foreign minister said Nazi leader had 'Jewish blood,' sparking severe diplomatic spat

During annual Independence Day event at his official residence, Isaac Herzog pays tribute to those who are 'keeping us safe, day and night'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns 'recent spate of terror attacks' and vows to 'continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel in international fora'