Hebron Celebrates Israeli Independence Day

Yom Haatzamut – Israeli Independence Day was celebrated in Hebron with
fireworks and festivities.

 

The day before was Yom Hazikaron – Israeli Memorial Day, which was marked by
a solemn ceremony for local soldiers and those stationed in the area who gave their
lives for the freedom of Israeli citizens. Also mourned were those who lost their lives
to terrorism. Commanders of the IDF Judea Brigade as well as bereaved families took
part.

 

 

 

 

On Independence Day festive musical prayer services were held at the Tomb of
Machpela.

 

 

Fireworks and music took place in the evening.

 

 

The city is now preparing for the 50th Hebron Liberatuon Day festivities on
May 25th.

 

 

United States contact info:



http://www.hebronfund.org

1760 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230

718-677-6886

info@hebronfund.org



Israeli contact info:

http://en.hebron.org.il/

02-996-5333

office@hebron.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial

 

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