Israel Celebrates Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut

Today marks the day Israel commemorates their fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.  Similar to Memorial Day in the US, Yom Hazikaron commemorations are taking place all over Israel to honor the fallen. Then tomorrow, Israel will celebrate her independence!  Like our 4th of July celebrations, there will be lots of fireworks, picnics and festivities, …

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Arab Israeli: “Israel holds hope for the entire Middle East”

Roughly 1.5 - 2 million (depending upon various statistics) Arabs live in Israel.  Collectively, they are primarily known as Palestinians, as few will identify themselves as Israeli. Israel grants the same freedoms and privileges to Arabs as it does Jews.  Arabs are represented in the Knesset (parliament), hold important government and civil positions (such as …

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