State of Israel turns 60

Happy 60th Independence Day, Israel
Thursday, May 08, 2008

File photo by IDF
YNETNews.com has this news article up on today’s celebrations of Israel’s 60th Anniversary. It starts off like this... Independence Day events commence with formal ceremony on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl. Israelis celebrate country's 60th anniversary under tight security with large-scale concerts, laser shows, parades and traditional fireworks...
Read the full article HERE
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IsraelNationalNews.com has this take... Not every little kid in Israel was able to see the fireworks or visit the army bases or other special Independence Day sites around the country – but the Air Force made sure everyone had at least a taste of the celebration... Between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, IAF aircraft flew in formation around the country, blasting through the air at low enough altitudes to thrill even the most apathetic youngster...
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IAF Takes to the Skies to Celebrate Israel's 60th Nationwide
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A great big Happy 60th Independence Day goes out to all our Israeli friends. Hope you all had a wonder... safe... memorable celebration
AubreyJ.........