Today we celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. This is a moment to reflect on and celebrate the remarkable achievements we have accomplished in such a short time. Over the past seven decades, Israel has faced significant national security challenges, and was able to overcome them to become a vibrant, democratic and technologically advanced country.
Since its establishment in 1948, this newborn state in the ancient Jewish homeland was confronted with persistent hostility from its neighbouring countries. Israel's security has been, and still is, threatened by border skirmishes, full-scale wars and countless terrorist attacks.
