Photos: Israel celebrates 65 years since founding
April 16, 2013
Israelis watch an air show during Independence Day in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic) ( APTOPIX Mideast Israel Independence Day )
People dance on the beach as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence on April 16, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The day marks when David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz- Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images) ( 166735610 )
An Israel Air Force C-130 Hercules plane flies over the northern Israeli village of Tirat Ha'Carmel, as part of an aerial show for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/ Nir Elias ( ISRAEL/ )
The central city of Netanya on the Mediterranean coast is seen during a flight as part of an aerial show for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/ Nir Elias ( ISRAEL/ )
People stand on the beach in the Mediterranean sea as they watch a military air show marking the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence on April 16, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The day marks when David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz- Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images) ( 166735615 )
Children of migrant workers play on a beach in Tel Aviv, on Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Amir Cohen ( ISRAEL/ )
People take a photographs during an Independence Day in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
Israeli Air Force F-15s conduct an aerial refueling from a Boeing 707 over the Mediterranean Sea during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Amir Cohen ( ISRAEL/ )
People celebrate on the beach in the Mediterranean sea as they watch a military air show marking the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence on April 16, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The day marks when David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization declared the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz- Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images) ( 166735613 )
An African migrant worker holds Israeli flags during Independence Day in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
An African migrant worker holds Israeli flags during an air show on Independence Day in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
People take photographs of an air show during Independence Day in Tel Aviv, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
A boy watches Israeli Air Force CH-53 helicopters fly over the Mediterranean Sea on a Tel Aviv beach, during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Amir Cohen ( ISRAEL/ )
A family plays on a Tel Aviv beach, on Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Amir Cohen ( ISRAEL/ )
An Israeli man holds dogs wearing small Israeli national flags, on a beach in Tel Aviv, on Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Amir Cohen ( ISRAEL/ )
People watch an aerial show by the Israeli Air Force as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, at Tel Aviv port April 16, 2013. REUTERS/ Nir Elias ( ISRAEL/ )
An Ultra-orthodox Jewish man prays at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in Jerusalem's Old City, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
Ultra-orthodox Jewish men pray at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in Jerusalem's Old City, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 65 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
Israeli President Shimon Peres and IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz greet outstanding soldiers during a 'Singing Independence' ceremony in honor of outstanding soldiers, as part of Israel's 65th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's Residence on April 16, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. 120 outstanding soldiers and officers were honored during the event. (Photo by Ilia Yefimovich-Pool/Getty Images) ( 166724763 )
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Shimon Peres, Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon and Army chief Benny Gantz (seated 2nd L-R) attend an event to commemorate outstanding soldiers on Israel's Independence Day, marking the 65th anniversary of the creation of the state, at the President's residence in Jerusalem April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Ilia Yefimovich/Pool ( ISRAEL/ )
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center left, Israeli President Shimon Peres, center, and Israeli military's chief of staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, center right, attend Israel's Independence Day celebration at the President's residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbecues, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool) ( Mideast Israel Independence Day )
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