Israel Celebrates 71 Proud Years of Independence with Flags, Fighter Jet Flyby's and Outdoor Grills

News Staff : May 9, 2019
Timesofisrael.com

On Wednesday night, the mournful and somber speeches of Memorial Day gave way to joyful celebrations as Independence Day officially started. The juxtaposition of the two days is a key element of Israelis' experience of national independence, ensuring that no commemoration completely excludes the achievement wrought by the sacrifice of the fallen and their families, and that the elation of independence is never far removed from an awareness of its cost.

(Israel) — [Timesofisrael.com] Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are flocking to beaches and parks, lighting grills, waving flags and craning their necks for a glimpse of Israel's fighter jets to mark the country's 71th Independence Day on Thursday. (Image: People at Bograshov Beach in Tel Aviv watch the military airshow on Israel's 71st Independence Day, May 9, 2019/Hadas Parush/Flash 90/via Times of Israel)

After a night of fireworks, concerts, parties and an emotional crossover from Memorial Day to Independence Day, most Israelis were spending the day, a national holiday, celebrating the country's birthday... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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