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Israel to Celebrate Nearly Coronavirus-Free Independence Day

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April 14, 2021

(The Media Line) As Israel concludes its Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Terror Victims, a day of sadness and introspection, the country’s citizens prepare for a shift in mood, with the start of Independence Day celebrations at sunset on Wednesday, in a nearly coronavirus-free environment. After a year of lockdowns and limitations, families will gather to celebrate 73 years of independence and what they hope will be the soon-approaching end to the pandemic.

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