Israelis celebrated the nation’s 73rd Independence Day in different ways. The celebration of the Israel Air Force, however, topped them all.
Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Israeli Independence Day, commemorates the declaration of independence of in 1948 – 73 years ago.
Watch this incredible flyover – from above! pic.twitter.com/23EBLaB0DK
— Adam Milstein (@AdamMilstein)
Tel Aviv also made it official, with City Hall lighting up its wall with the Israeli flag, and fireworks lighting up the sky.
Happy Independence Day , the best country ever!??? pic.twitter.com/aL5g9GXTRu
— Tel Aviv (@TelAviv)
Tel Aviv fireworks ? Happy Independence Day Israel! pic.twitter.com/0jhzOrcIyK
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A)
Rabbi Yaish Giat, a 102-year-old Yemenite Jew, lit a torch Wednesday evening at the nation’s Independence Day ceremony in Mount Herzl. In this holy land, “Everyone is a tzaddik,” he said.
Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, begins this evening. These 73 photos both define and celebrate the country we love so much.
Happy 73rd birthday, ! ?? pic.twitter.com/QFHZKXszGC
— WJC (@WorldJewishCong)
President Reuven Rivlin celebrated together with Israel Defense Forces soldiers.
Happy Independence Day, ! sameach! pic.twitter.com/djIfuJid4m
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi)
There were fireworks in the city of Jerusalem to celebrate the moment.
Israel’s Independence Day firework last night above downtown Jerusalem ?? pic.twitter.com/levgrsxOIM
— Mark Halawa – مارك حلاوه (@HalawaMark)
And there was music and dancing.
Jerusalem: Clip, Israel celebrates it’s 73rd Independence Day, with restrictions on social gatherings greatly eased, Israelis are expected to take advantage and celebrate as years before pic.twitter.com/XeikPofTVl
— Yiddish News (@YiddishNews)
מי אמר, שבבית הכנסת
לא חוגגים….עצמאות…?? pic.twitter.com/PRsJtqdkJI— ? יצחק קריכלי ? (@yakov770k)
United Hatzalah medical volunteers around the country celebrated by waving the flag, even while wearing uniforms.
UH volunteers from around the country wish all the residents of Israel a happy birthday and Independence day! pic.twitter.com/quZHSrMCbs
— United Hatzalah (@UnitedHatzalah)
The ’Christian Friends of Israel’s CFI Jerusalem branch’ wrote, “Seeing Israel formed as a nation is seeing God fulfilling His promises. Happy Independence Day to our beloved Israel!”