Chaim Lax
Algemeiner, May 3, 2023
“The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and the European Union’s messages all celebrated the decades-long relationships they share with the Jewish state, with the US noting that it was the first country to recognize Israel, and Australia taking pride in the fact that it was one of the first to vote for the UN partition plan.”
On April 26, 2023, Israel celebrated 75 years of independence, with both Israelis and global supporters of the Jewish state marking this milestone with festive prayers, fireworks, barbeques, parades, and other joyous undertakings. However, the commemoration of Israel’s birthday was not limited to its citizens or avowed supporters. Here’s how the global media, international leaders, and even anti-Israel activists marked the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence.
Doom, Gloom & Hope: How the Media Commemorated Israel’s Birthday
In their coverage of Israel’s 75th birthday, most mainstream news organizations set their reports against the backdrop of the continued domestic unease surrounding the government’s proposed judicial reforms and the protest movement that has arisen in response to the controversial legislation.
For CNN Israel is “on the brink of a chasm,” while the Associated Press (AP) depicted the Jewish state as facing “one of the gravest crises in its history.” Similarly, Reuters reported that Israel was celebrating its “75th anniversary … in a fractious and uncertain mood” while The New York Times suggested in its piece that “Israel is deeply divided as never before” and that some viewed the Jewish state as a “crumbling democracy.” … [To read the full article, click here]