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00:00 Now today Israel is marking 76 years since the creation of the state.
00:04 The anniversary is normally a moment of celebration for Israelis but this year's events have been
00:09 toned down in the light of the current war in Gaza where over 100 Israeli hostages have
00:15 been held since October 7th last year.
00:17 This year we are marking a different Independence Day.
00:25 We are proud of our independence and the miracle that is the state of Israel.
00:29 But our hearts are full of sorrow and pain these days.
00:32 For the bereaved, for the wounded, for the citizens displaced from their homes and for
00:38 the hostages.
00:39 I say again, there is no greater commandment than the redemption of captives.
00:44 And as I said we must act with courage and choose life.
00:47 We will not rest, we will not rest until our sons and daughters return home.
00:54 We will not rest, we will not rest until our sons and daughters return home.
01:01 Well Israel's independence also marks the Palestinian Nakba, the catastrophe of 1948
01:06 when some 700,000 people were forced to flee their homes.
01:11 Palestinians normally mark Nakba Day on the 15th of May, which is tomorrow.
01:15 (whooshing)