On Remembrance Day, the road to Jerusalem is burning – perhaps not a coincidence, but a wake-up call for a divided Israel.

These are two ends of the same story – a story of pain and hope. My name is Moran Schneider, manager of JLMBox, but above all, I am an Israeli.

PART 2: Joy of life in the shadow of wars

Yom Ha’atzmaut was marked with muted festivities throughout the country on Monday evening and during the day on Tuesday.

Israel’s transition from the mourning of Memorial Day, which has touched all families, to the joy of Independence Day is a unique phenomenon.

Families thronged to national parks with barbecues and army bases were opened to the public.

In a very short time, Israel has developed from a barren desert to a high-tech oasis. Israel’s economy is a true miracle.

“It’s a show of the free world standing against Iran and showing solidarity with the Israeli Air Force.”

As we approach the milestone of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, who or what has had the biggest positive impact for Israel, at home and abroad?