Azerbaijan extends greetings to Israel on 78th Independence Day

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated Israel on its Independence Day, according to a post by the ministry on the social media platform X.

“On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of Israel, we extend our sincere congratulations to the Government and people of Israel. 

Happy Independence Day, Israel!” the ministry’s statement read.

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of Israel, we extend our sincere congratulations to the Government and people of Israel.

Happy Independence Day, Israel! 🇦🇿-🇮🇱@IsraelMFA pic.twitter.com/K8jZKNQauu

— MFA Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (@AzerbaijanMFA) April 22, 2026

Israel’s Independence Day, known as Yom HaAtzmaut, marks the proclamation of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, when David Ben-Gurion formally announced the establishment of the state at the end of the British Mandate for Palestine.

It is celebrated every year on the 5th of Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar and serves as Israel’s national day, featuring official ceremonies, public festivities, and cultural events across the country.

The holiday is closely connected to Israel’s transition from a mandate territory to an independent state, following the 1947 UN Partition Plan, which provided the international framework for statehood. It is traditionally observed immediately after Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), symbolically shifting the national mood from remembrance to celebration.

By Jeyhun Aghazada