
President Herzog hosts diplomatic reception marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day
At the Independence Day diplomatic reception, President Herzog called on world leaders to act to return hostages, stand up to Iran and expand the circle of peace

At the Independence Day diplomatic reception, President Herzog called on world leaders to act to return hostages, stand up to Iran and expand the circle of peace

President Herzog: “We cannot wholeheartedly celebrate independence while our brothers and sisters are still in captivity.”

Throughout their long history, the yearning to return to the Land of Israel has been the focus of Jewish life.

On our 77th Day of Independence, the wonder of Israel's revival continues to thrill us. That wonder exists by virtue of our dear ones — our sons and daughters — who have fallen for our sake, and today we have embraced their families.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing to hold updates and assessments on the fire with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and all of the security and rescue services.

As part of the Global Privacy Summit (GPS 2025) organized by the IAPP in Washington, D.C., the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority signed a Mutual Cooperation Agreement (MOU) with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

Remembrance Day, Yom HaZikaron, is a day of collective and personal anguish mingled with honor for the fallen.

FM Sa’ar: “Most of the MFA personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty were killed far from their homes and homeland, in foreign countries.

President Herzog: “I call out to our brothers and sisters in the hands of murderers: A whole nation is missing you, worrying for you.

Over the years, sixteen diplomats and foreign service personnel have been murdered in the line of duty.