The Parade features over 40,000 marchers from many organizations. Hundreds of thousands enthusiastic spectators watch American and Israeli community leaders and dignitaries, entertainers, artists, musicians, dancers, celebrities, floats and marching bands. Many more watch on the live broadcast via television or live-stream.
“May we all be blessed with a happy and healthy New Year, and may we work together to expand the circle of peace and tolerance in the Holy Land, in our region, and around the world.”
Over 400 Christian Israelis Serve In The Israel Defense Forces By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency December 2017 — Jerusalem, Israel … The following was communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Christmas Greetings www.facebook.com/IsraeliPM/videos/vb.124149704266450/1951096988238370/?type=2&theater “It’s a pleasure for me, on Christmas, to be here, standing in Jerusalem, the holy city.… Read More »
By John Hill Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — December 20, 2016 … More than five years after it began, the Syrian civil war has killed a reported 470,000 people. Bombings are destroying crowded cities and horrific human rights violations are widespread. Basic necessities like food and medical care are sparse. The U.N. estimates that… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — October 14, 2016 … In a move which represents one of the largest acts of anti-semitism in modern history, UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – voted on a draft text to remove all Jewish and Christian ties to Jerusalem. The draft text was passed… Read More »
Edited by Joel Leyden See Video of Netanyahu UN General Assembly Speech: www.IsraelUN.com United Nations, New York — September 22, 2016 … Following is a transcript of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks today at the United Nations General Assembly in New York: “Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, What I’m about to say is going to shock… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — April 5, 2015 … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and conveyed his condolences – on behalf of the citizens of Israel – in wake of the reprehensible Islamic terrorist attack that was perpetrated in Kenya. Prime Minister Netanyahu told Kenyan… Read More »
New York, New York — March 31, 2015 … The United Nations is turning a blind eye to the murder of Christians and other minorities in the Arab world, said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Ron Prosor. “In 2013, three Iranian Christians were caught selling Bibles, found guilty of ‘crimes against state security,’ and… Read More »
By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency January 6, 2015 — New York, NY … UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated this evening that the state of Palestine will join the International Criminal Court on April 1. This action will enable the Palestinians to pursue war-crimes charges against Israel. As Israel is not a member of the International Criminal Court,… Read More »
By Israel News Agency Staff Jerusalem — December 30, 2014 … Israel President Reuven Rivlin this morning, hosted the traditional, annual reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian community leaders to mark the civil New Year. The event was attended by nine heads of various churches in Israel, and senior members of the community. The President welcomed those… Read More »