Israel’s Independence Day – 68 years of Sovereignty

Independence will begin on May 11th throughout the country, continuing throughout May 12th
10.05.16 / 15:21
Israel’s Independence Day – 68 years of Sovereignty
10.05.16
Israel’s Independence Day – 68 years of Sovereignty
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Independence Day, Israel national holiday, marks Israel’s Declaration of Independence with the end of the British Mandate.

 

Celebrations for the 68th anniversary of Israel’s regaining its independence will begin on Wednesday evening, 11 May throughout the country, continuing throughout Thursday, 12 May.

 

It is the only full holiday in the calendar decreed by law without a tradition of hundreds or thousands of years.

 

Independence Day is a celebration of the renewal of the Jewish state in the Land of Israel, the birthplace of the Jewish people.

 

 

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