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Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day) marks the Israeli Declaration of Independence by future PM David Ben-Gurion on 14th May, 1948. It is celebrated on 5th day of the month of Iyar between sunset and nightfall of the next day. In Hebrew calendar, days begin in the evening. #Israel72 
Many may not remember, India under leadership of Mahatma Gandhi & Nehru had not recognised the creation of Israel. They had voted against the Partitioning of Palestine Plan in 1947 and voted against Israel’s admission to the United Nations in 1949. @IsraelinIndia #Israel72
On 17th Sept, 1950 India extended de-jure recognition to Israel & allowed it to maintain a consulate in Bombay to facilitate the immigration of Indian Jews to Israel. Nehru stated that they would have recognised Israel earlier but did not want to offend the sentiments of Arabs.
