Israel begins its 68th Independence Day celebrations this year on Wednesday evening, April 22. Festivities will continue throughout the day on Thursday.
Another five Hamas terrorists have joined the growing list of diggers who have been killed or injured after the tunnel in which they were working collapsed.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said the army is operating to counter the threat of Hamas terror tunnels, while preparing for all developments and eventualities.
The Israeli prime minister joined the president and the IDF leadership in thanking US General Martin Dempsey for his strong friendship and security cooperation.