Independence Day celebrations commenced on Monday night with the traditional torch-lighting ceremony on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, this year entitled, 'If you will it, it is no dream,' the famous line written by Zionism founder Theodor Herzl, born 150 years ago.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak spoke at Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday, comforting and commending the families of the fallen.

State releases papers documenting first meeting of the government led by Ben-Gurion

Haredi men burn trash cans on Remembrance Day

Israel fell silent on Sunday night as sirens wailed across the country.

Israel closed the West Bank for Israel's Memorial and Independence days.

"Israel Independence Day celebrates a double miracle in the life of the Jewish people."

Defense Minister Ehud Barak asked the Israeli Supreme Court to delay discussion on the demolition of homes in a West Bank outpost.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has denied that he was involved in a massive real estate scandal that also has led to the arrest of former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski.

Residents of a nearby Jewish settlement are accused of vandalizing a West Bank Palestinian village.