Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony would inspire even Pyongyang HaaretzBlue skies, white smoke: Israelis celebrate 78 years of independence The Times of IsraelItamar Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after being asked to change seats The Jerusalem PostUnder the stars on Mount Herzl, Israel marks 78 years of independence JNS.orgMarking Israel’s most joyous day with anguish over the country’s future The Forward