Israel Celebrates 74 Years of Independence

Emily Jones
05-05-2022

Share This article

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel is celebrating 74 years of independence as a modern Jewish state on Thursday.

The celebrations began Wednesday night after a somber Memorial Day dedicated to fallen soldiers and those who lost their lives in terror attacks.

To celebrate independence, Israelis also enjoy hosting barbeques, parties and celebrations at bars across the country.  

During a special Independence Day address, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Israel "a story of hope, a story of human spirit, a story of surviving against all odds.”

“It’s a story of a nation that built something from nothing, a scattered people returning to our ancient homeland,” he said.  

“The state of Israel has given new life to the Jewish people, security to all of Israel’s citizens, and confidence that our best days are yet ahead of us. To every Israeli, every Jew in the world and every friend of Israel I say: Happy Independence Day!’”

***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***

Share This article

About The Author

Emily
Jones

Emily Jones is a multi-media journalist for CBN News in Jerusalem. Before she moved to the Middle East in 2019, she spent years regularly traveling to the region to study the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, meet with government officials, and raise awareness about Christian persecution. During her college years, Emily served as president of Regent University's Christians United for Israel chapter and spoke alongside world leaders at numerous conferences and events. She is an active member of the Philos Project, an organization that seeks to promote positive Christian engagement with the Middle
More