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News and updates about Memorial Day

Watch: Special needs soldiers attend Memorial Day ceremony

Soldiers with physical disabilities participate in IDF Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

Watch: Special needs soldiers attend Memorial Day ceremony

Lod: Holding fireworks show while Israelis mourn is a 'red line'

Mayor of Lod says local Arabs who set off fireworks during Memorial Day will be brought to justice. 'Police already raiding the house.'

Lod: Holding fireworks show while Israelis mourn is a 'red line'

Prime Minister:

'Stand firm as a wall against our enemies'

Thousands commemorate fallen on Mount Herzl. State Memorial Ceremony attended by PM, President, and defense establishment heads.

'Stand firm as a wall against our enemies'

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Defense Minister Liberman warns Israel's neighbors: Israel won't compromise on security, don't test us.

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Watch: Memorial ceremony at the historic cemetery

Join soldiers, youth, students, and the bereaved families participating in the Gush Etzion memorial ceremony

Watch: Memorial ceremony at the historic cemetery

'If the Palestinians don't have a home, neither will we'

Author David Grossman speaks at alternative memorial for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

'If the Palestinians don't have a home, neither will we'

The fall of Gush Etzion

Ruma Falk remembers the first time she received the SOS signal as a telegraph operator in Jerusalem.

The fall of Gush Etzion

'Dad was full of love and kindness'

Yonit Tzafrir, daughter of Reuven Shmerling who was murdered on the eve of Sukkot, talks about her father and her grief.

'Dad was full of love and kindness'

Watch: First of Chief of Staff's office director speaks

Shosh Habas talks about being the office director of the first IDF Chief of Staff, and the challenges of the War of Independence.

Watch: First of Chief of Staff's office director speaks

Between the sirens

Could the answer to the divisions within Israel and among the nations of the world lie within simply not knowing?

Between the sirens

A bravery fiercer than death

The tragic yet inspiring story of 35 soldiers who gave their lives in January 1948 trying to bring supplies to kibbutzim in Gush Etzion.

A bravery fiercer than death

US Ambassador honors Israel's fallen

Friedman: 'May God give strength and comfort to those who lost their friends and loved ones in Israel's battles.'

US Ambassador honors Israel's fallen

The power of Israel’s fallen

Israel Memorial Day Special: Rabbi Ari Abramowitz shares this timely and heartfelt message about Yom HaZikaron.

The power of Israel’s fallen

My dear father Elad

Reut Solomon, daughter of Elad who was murdered in Neve Tzuf attack, reads moving letter to her father at Memorial Day event in the Knesset.

My dear father Elad

Israel at 70 is unique in the world

Israel at 70 is unique in the world

Israelis remember their fallen

Country stands in silence in memory 23,646 fallen soldiers, 3,134 victims of terrorism.

Israelis remember their fallen

Bennett to Iran: Don't test us

Speaking to thousands of Jews from the Diaspora, Minister salutes Israel's fallen and sends a message to its current enemies.

Bennett to Iran: Don't test us

Watch: Main 2018 Memorial Ceremony

Join the live broadcast from the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Watch: Main 2018 Memorial Ceremony

Live: Memorial Day Ceremony for Jews worldwide

7000 participants from around the world attending the official event organized by Masa, Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Jewish Agency

Live: Memorial Day Ceremony for Jews worldwide

'We will lower our flag but not our heads'

Defense Minister pens letter to bereaved families ahead of Memorial Day, says Israel will always remember their sacrifices.

'We will lower our flag but not our heads'

'This event is a disgrace to the dead'

Hundreds of bereaved families sign petition supporting Defense Minister's opposition to joint Israeli-Arab memorial day ceremony.

'This event is a disgrace to the dead'

The numbers behind the murderous attacks

Terror attacks in Israel have left 3,175 orphans, 822 widows, and 926 bereaved parents who live among us today.

The numbers behind the murderous attacks

Regev fires back at Barkat: Cancel the terrorist memorial event

Culture Minister outraged at J'lem Mayor, demands he use his authority to stop the event rather than place responsibility on her.

Regev fires back at Barkat: Cancel the terrorist memorial event

J'lem Mayor to Culture Minister: Prevent this disgrace

Nir Barkat asks Miri Regev to stop joint event for fallen IDF soldiers and 'Palestinians,' planned in gallery funded by Culture Ministry.

J'lem Mayor to Culture Minister: Prevent this disgrace

Dear haredi Jew

Dear haredi Jew

What did you buy on Memorial Day?

What did you buy on Memorial Day?

On Memorial Day: Israeli Arabs hold pro-terror march in Old City

As millions of Israelis remembered those who fell defending Israel, Israeli Arab march through Old City celebrated terrorists.

On Memorial Day: Israeli Arabs hold pro-terror march in Old City

Interview:

Lost her two siblings in a terror attack: 'We have chosen life'

8 members of Noy Ilan's family died in a suicide attack. 'Today I understand a little better why we need to be happy on Independence Day.'

Lost her two siblings in a terror attack: 'We have chosen life'

Netanyahu to Abbas:

How can you talk about peace while funding terror?

Memorial held at Har Herzl cemetery for the 3,117 victims of terror attacks. PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin in attendance.

How can you talk about peace while funding terror?

'There was blood everywhere - it was a horrible scene'

'The siren brings me back to that terrible day.' Paramedic who responded to 2014 synagogue slaughter in Jerusalem sees unity after terror.

'There was blood everywhere - it was a horrible scene'

Jewish Home MK: Legacy of fallen soldiers remains with us

Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan says there is 'direct, unbroken chain between Shaul & Yehonatan, recently killed IDF soldiers.'

Jewish Home MK: Legacy of fallen soldiers remains with us

'Their strength gives us all hope'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett addressed bereaved families during Memorial Day ceremony in Holon.

'Their strength gives us all hope'

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

PM intervenes, blocks suspension of bereaved father who interrupted Netanyahu's Memorial Day speech on Sunday.

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

Shabak Chief: Israel is stronger than ever

Shabak Chief Nadav Argaman speaks at memorial ceremony commemorating fallen Shin Bet agents, says Israel is 'stronger than ever.'

Shabak Chief: Israel is stronger than ever

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony at Kfar Etzion cemetery

60 IDF soldiers killed since last Memorial Day. 3177 Jews murdered in terror attacks since Israel's establishment, 11 over the past year.

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony at Kfar Etzion cemetery

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks former Defense Minister, says Ya'alon is using victims' families to forward political agenda.

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

Teens restore monument honoring fallen soldiers

Jordan Valley high school students restore local IDF monument, finish just in time for Memorial Day.

Teens restore monument honoring fallen soldiers

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony from New York

Watch a Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) ceremony from Park East Synagogue in New York.

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony from New York

'Our existence has a price'

'Our existence and freedom have a price,' says President Rivlin in Memorial Day address at the Western Wall.

'Our existence has a price'

'We will eternalize the past, and determinedly build the future'

Israel inaugurates new Hall of Remembrance for fallen soldiers on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl.

'We will eternalize the past, and determinedly build the future'

Haredi community holds memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers

Amid growing incitement, haredi community holds Bnei Brak ceremony commemorating fallen haredi soldiers.

Haredi community holds memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers

'I haven't come full circle yet'

Fiancee of murdered IDF soldier Hadar Goldin speaks about what Memorial Day means for her.

'I haven't come full circle yet'

'We have Memorial Day 365 days a year'

Parents of fallen soldier: 'On Pesach, we leave two extra chairs, one for Elijah the Prophet, and one for our son Oren."

'We have Memorial Day 365 days a year'

Memorial Day

23,544 fallen Israeli soldiers

Defense Ministry publishes casualty statistics for all operations in defense of Israel and the pre-state Jewish community since 1860.

23,544 fallen Israeli soldiers

Disabled vet accused of strangling mother on Memorial Day

Tumultuous relationship between mother, son ended with her murder. Lawyer: 'My client needs help, not prison.'

Disabled vet accused of strangling mother on Memorial Day

We need to put the Yizkor back into Memorial Day

Jewish Federations of North America president opines that American Memorial Day should be more like Israel's Memorial Day.

We need to put the Yizkor back into Memorial Day

Watch: Israel Memorial Day as a day of education

Arutz Sheva speaks to Lev HaTorah to understand why yeshivot visit Har Herzl on Memorial Day.

Watch: Israel Memorial Day as a day of education

The loss of a son and the feeling of a national family

Family of IDF soldier Max Steinberg reflects on the strength they receive from Israeli unity on Memorial Day.

The loss of a son and the feeling of a national family

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Ten years ago, Michael Levin was killed in the Second Lebanon War - but the Lone Soldier Center in his name has given hope to hundreds.

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Netanyahu hugs terror victim's brother despite outburst

Rahamim Cohen, Netanyahu embrace after awkward heckling during Memorial Day ceremony.

Netanyahu hugs terror victim's brother despite outburst

Fmr ambassador to US Oren: 'We will never be defeated'

'We live in an age of miracles,' says MK Michael Oren, where universal bereavement mixes with triumphant celebration.

Fmr ambassador to US Oren: 'We will never be defeated'

Personal story

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

20 years since David Boim's murder by terrorists, childhood friend Yoni Kempinski asks his mother how it's possible to move on.

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

'Hug Squad' consoles widows, orphans on Memorial Day

Unique IDFWO project providess much-needed support during visits to military cemeteries.

'Hug Squad' consoles widows, orphans on Memorial Day

Palestinian 'bereavement' at prestigious Jerusalem high school

Hebrew University HS students boycott Memorial Day event over invitation of Arab family in shocking 'comparison of IDF to terror.'

Palestinian 'bereavement' at prestigious Jerusalem high school

Heartbreaking

Watch: Victim's brother confronts Netanyahu

Brother of ax victim Tzvika Cohen who was himself brutally stabbed interrupts PM's speech for terror victims, before breaking down sobbing.

Watch: Victim's brother confronts Netanyahu

PM at terror victim event: 'Our enemies won't accept us'

Prime Minister interrupted by bereaved family member at Memorial Day ceremony; tells families: 'I salute your endurance.'

PM at terror victim event: 'Our enemies won't accept us'

Did Ya'alon take a pot shot at Elor Azariya on Memorial Day?

At official ceremony Ya'alon warns 'not to lose humanity' by overusing force, in seemingly subtle jab at Hevron soldier.

Did Ya'alon take a pot shot at Elor Azariya on Memorial Day?

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

Kippalive releases an uplifting song to a classic tune, celebrating the miraculous return of the Jewish nation to Israel.

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

Memorial Day: PM vows to bring back missing soldiers' remains

Memorial Day continues with minute silence, moving ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery.

Memorial Day: PM vows to bring back missing soldiers' remains

Exclusive interview

'My son gave his soul for the eternal nation'

Father of Benaya Sarel who fell fighting in Gaza speaks of the great efforts required on Memorial Day, and his thanks in spite of the loss.

'My son gave his soul for the eternal nation'