Jerusalem, Apr 20: Israelis fired up barbecues in packed campgrounds and beaches across the country today as they celebrated the 62nd anniversary of the creation of the Jewish state.
The air force and navy held displays, including a helicopter overflight of the president's residence in Jerusalem, and several military bases were open to the public.
President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Ehud Barak and chief of staff Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi staged a singalong of Israeli songs at the presidential residence.
Celebrations kicked off at sundown on Monday with fireworks in honour of Israel's founding on May 14, 1948, corresponding this year to April 20, according to the Jewish calendar.
US President Barack Obama released a statement to honour the anniversary and affirm his country's "unbreakable bond" with Israel. (AFP)
The air force and navy held displays, including a helicopter overflight of the president's residence in Jerusalem, and several military bases were open to the public.
President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Ehud Barak and chief of staff Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi staged a singalong of Israeli songs at the presidential residence.
Celebrations kicked off at sundown on Monday with fireworks in honour of Israel's founding on May 14, 1948, corresponding this year to April 20, according to the Jewish calendar.
US President Barack Obama released a statement to honour the anniversary and affirm his country's "unbreakable bond" with Israel. (AFP)
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