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Sorin Hershko, soldier most severely wounded in Entebbe, honored on operation's 50th anniversary

The recognition was awarded by the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, whose chairman is Chemi Peres, son of former prime minister Shimon Peres.

An Israeli hostage is greeted on her return to Israel after Operation Entebbe on 3rd July 1976, in which, Israeli special forces rescued 100 hostages held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine following their hijack of Air France Flight 139.
Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion

Zehu Ze cast members Moni Moshonov (left) and Avi Kushnir in a new version of Benzin's song, "Shared Home," which was created for the KAN 90th anniversary celebration.

KAN marks 90 years of Israeli public broadcasting with cross-platform celebration

Bunting of Iranian flags next to a missile on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026.

‘Downed Israeli drones’ among military display at Iran’s revolution anniversary celebrations


Biden releases plan to combat hate crimes on anniversary of Poway shooting

Biden’s three-point plan would increase the $90 million the Department of Homeland Security now hands out for securing nonprofit institutions by “multiples.”

US Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the annual lighting of the National Hanukkah Menorah on the Ellipse in Washington

My ‘China’ anniversary and goals-based investing

Now I know many of you, when seeing “China” in the headline, figured that I would write about Coronavirus.

Wedding bands [Illustrative]

Jump Cut event celebrates 26 years of creativity

“Jump Cut Makes Movies” is the 16th Jump Cut event and marks 26 years since the founding of the school.

People at the movies (Illustrative)

Katz’s Deli marks 30th of When Harry Met Sally with fake orgasm contest

The "I’ll Have What She’s Having” contest took place on July 12.

People stand in line at Katz's Delicatessen, the famous deli founded in 1888, in New York's lower East Side

In the Middle East, WWI centenary is reminder of continuing conflict

Millions in Middle East suffered in WWI, but region largely shrugs off centenary. A look at what happened in 1918 and after.

King Faisal I of Iraq leads a delegation at Versailles, during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919; on his right is Britain’s T. E. Lawrence

Warren Buffett event raises $80 million in Israel Bonds investment

“I’ve lived through Israel’s entire 70-year history and I believe it is one of the most remarkable countries in the world," the billionaire and internationally investor and philanthropist said.

 WARREN BUFFETT at the Israel Bonds event

Gala for Israel’s 70th to be held at Trump’s Mar-a Lago resort

Speakers at the event will include US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley; Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon; and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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Culture Ministry announces plans for Israel's 70th anniversary

In April, Israelis will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish state, as marked by the Hebrew calendar.

Israeli flag.

From their headquarters in Haifa, Baha’is seek to ‘unify humanity’

The religious group celebrates on Sunday the 200th anniversary of its founder, Bahaullah.

The Bahai gardens, Haifa