Israel Independence Day Overshadowed By Controversy -- The Guardian
Tomorrow's 62nd birthday celebrations marred by bribery scandal and peace impasse
Blue and white Star of David flags are flying from cars and buildings all over the country as Israelis prepare to celebrate tomorrow's Independence Day holiday ‑ their 62nd ‑ first with sombre memorial ceremonies, then barbecues, fireworks, squeaky plastic hammers and searching reflections about past and present.
It is about remembering the sacrifices of 1948 and later wars, marking national achievements, nostalgia – and having fun. But this year's is not the happiest of anniversaries: the hottest talking point of recent days is that former prime minister Ehud Olmert is suspected of involvement in a huge corruption scandal when he was mayor of Jerusalem.
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