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Israeli Knesset Illuminates Building in US Flag Colors for 250th Independence Day
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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Knesset was illuminated in the colors of the U.S. flag on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day, accompanied by displays honoring U.S.-Israeli relations. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana praised the historic milestone and reaffirmed the strong alliance between the two nations.
- 01The Knesset was lit in blue, red, and white on July 4, 2026, for the US 250th Independence Day.
- 02Exhibits of US presidents and officials' visits were shown at the Knesset entrances during the prior week.
- 03Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana called the US founding a historic achievement and beacon of liberty.
- 04Ohana congratulated the American people and thanked US leadership for their alliance with Israel.
- 05The event highlights the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between Israel and the United States.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Knesset Illuminates Building in US Flag Colors for 250th Independence Day
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Knesset Speaker and US Ambassador Play US National Anthem for 250th Independence Day
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jerusalem Illuminates Old City Walls in US Flag Colors for 250th Independence Anniversary
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