Independence Hall (Israel)

the Declaration of the State of Israel

The Independence Hall of Israel is a building in Tel Aviv in Israel. It is where the ceremony of independence of the State of Israel was held on Friday, May 14, 1948.

The building has been restored to look like it did on the day of the announcement.

Gallery

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  the building

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  the restored room

Independence Hall (Israel) Media

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  David Ben-Gurion pronouncing Israel's Declaration of Independence, May 14, 1948

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  Michael Bar-Zohar, Ben Gurion's biographer, lecturing in the restored main hall, 2012

Other websites

• Official website