JERUSALEM Authentic Antoine Griezmann Jersey , May 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel was celebrating its Day of Independence on Tuesday, marking the 69th year of the country's establishment.
On Tuesday morning, official celebrations started in Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's chambers, with the delivery of citations for distinguished service of soldiers.
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis went celebrating in the beaches and parks Authentic Koke Jersey , lighting barbecues and waving flags.
As a popular part of the day, fighter jets and army helicopters graced the skies over the beaches of the Mediterranean.
A military spokesperson said this year the flyby presented for the first time Israel's newly-received F-35 jets. So far, Israel had received five jets in recent months after it agreed to purchase 50 of the advanced stealth U.S.-made planes.
Speaker of the parliament Yuli Edelstein opened the ceremony, urging national unity.
"The citizens of Israel must create a society with respect for others Alessio Cerci Jersey , that shows compassion for the weak and the needy and respect their traditions," he said.
In a video message, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish people "had been scattered around the world for millennia" until it "returned to our ancient homeland."
"Today Israel is strong, democratic Fernando Torres Jersey , prosperous. And I have no doubt that in the coming 69 years, Israel will continue to thrive, be strong and prosperous," he said.
Singers and artists performed on stages across the country all through the night Antoine Griezmann Jersey , with fireworks going off in the background.
Security forces have increased their alert level and many police officers were deployed
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