In ToI interview for Independence Day, president says he's using the 'immense soft power' of his office to try to foster understanding - within Israel, in the region and among Jews

Air force planes reportedly to take route over Tomb of the Patriarchs in West Bank city; report comes days after UAE airlines cancel participation over Temple Mount clashes

Adi Guzi, who helped rescue Shira Isakov from being murdered by her husband, says she wants women to know there's a way out

Jordanian, Egyptian envoys also attend traditional Independence Day event at president's residence, after avoiding it in past years

17-year-old Gilad Avrahamoff from Netanya takes top spot in Jerusalem’s traditional Independence Day competition; teen from US, competing via video link, comes in 3rd

With most restrictions lifted, majority-vaccinated country's citizens able to enjoy holiday at sites nationwide, some of which are forced to stop accepting visitors due to overflow

Appearing to comment on political crisis at annual Independence Day event at his official residence, president expresses optimism, stresses 'internal work' on society still needed

US initiative sees New York's Cuomo Bridge and city halls in Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco light up in colors of Jewish state's flag

In a message for the 73rd Independence Day, president says Israeli and Diaspora Jews 'share a destiny'

Religious Zionism chair warns 'decision will go to your enemies' if right-wing parties don't band together despite campaign pledges