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• Lone Soldier Oren Zaydman Becomes Viral Sensation Following Appearance at National Torch-Lighting Ceremony

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Oren Zaydman, a 21-year-old lone soldier serving in the Israel Defense Forces, has captured national attention after her appearance at the annual Independence Day ceremony on Mount...

• Israel marks 78th Independence Day with Mount Herzl torch lighting ceremony amid internal political friction

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations officially began on Tuesday evening with the traditional torch lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl. Titled "Strengths of Renewal," the even...

• Israel Honors 25,648 Fallen on Memorial Day Ahead of 78th Independence Day Celebrations

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Israel is observing Yom HaZikaron to commemorate 25,648 fallen soldiers and 5,313 victims of hostilities, with official state ceremonies taking place across the country. Following...