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Memorial Day shooting victim returns to scene of attack

Mordechai Gidon returned today to the spot where a terrorist shot him on Israel's Memorial Day.

Memorial Day shooting victim returns to scene of attack

Hotovely dedicates speech to the Dee family

Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom speaks at Memorial Day ceremony in London, dedicates remarks to Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee.

Hotovely dedicates speech to the Dee family

Erdan reads names of terror victims, leaves Security Council

Israeli Ambassador to the UN accuses Security Council of 'crossing all lines' with session criticizing Israel on its Memorial Day.

Erdan reads names of terror victims, leaves Security Council

Diaspora Jews join Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

1,000 Jews from 50 nations in Israel for World Mizrachi’s World Orthodox Israel Congress attend Memorial Day event.

Diaspora Jews join Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

Terror victims' brother marks bar mitzva at military cemetery

Hundreds sing in honor of bar mitzva of Tzur Yaniv, who lost older brothers Hallel and Yagel in terror attack earlier this year.

Terror victims' brother marks bar mitzva at military cemetery

Bereaved father recites Kaddish at regional memorial ceremony

Rabbi Leo Dee recites the Kaddish prayer at the central Memorial Day ceremony in Gush Etzion.

Bereaved father recites Kaddish at regional memorial ceremony

Haredi MK: 'Our enemies do not differentiate between us'

Dep. Min. Uri Maklev urges unity and mutual responsibility. 'The foundation of our existence is our unity.'

Haredi MK: 'Our enemies do not differentiate between us'

Herzog: Let us cast off our arguments and wrap ourselves in pain

President Herzog commemorates victims of terrorism at Mount Herzl ceremony on Memorial Day.

Herzog: Let us cast off our arguments and wrap ourselves in pain

Watch: Memorial Day siren and Psalms at the Western Wall

Two-minute Memorial Day siren is followed by Psalms at Western Wall, in moving ceremony attended by hundreds.

Watch: Memorial Day siren and Psalms at the Western Wall

Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen haredi soldiers

1,200 people attend special Memorial Day event honoring Israel's fallen haredi soldiers, including from Nahal Haredi.

Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen haredi soldiers

Jewish Agency marks 75th anniversary of Kfar Etzion Battle

The Jewish Agency holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror and antisemitism around the world.

Jewish Agency marks 75th anniversary of Kfar Etzion Battle

Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery

Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, Knesset Speaker Ohana attend Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem

Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Defense Min. Gallant says some bereaved families want gov't representatives to attend memorial ceremonies.

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Israel commemorates 24,213 fallen soldiers, 4,255 terror victims

31 civilians murdered in terror attacks over past year, with 59 soldiers added to the list of the fallen since last Memorial Day.

Israel commemorates 24,213 fallen soldiers, 4,255 terror victims

'All ministers are invited to our Memorial Day ceremonies'

Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council Shlomo Ne'eman makes clear: All ministers and MKs from all parties are welcome here.

'All ministers are invited to our Memorial Day ceremonies'

Hatikvah sung at Memorial Day ceremony in Bnei Brak

Hundreds take part in Memorial Day ceremony in memory of fallen residents of Bnei Brak.

Hatikvah sung at Memorial Day ceremony in Bnei Brak

'Despite the price we paid, we continue to love'

Sister of two brothers who were murdered in Huwara speaks at Memorial Day event in the Knesset.

'Despite the price we paid, we continue to love'

Father, younger brother of Hallel, Yagel Yaniv recite kaddish

Tzur Yehuda Yaniv, whose Bar Mizvah is tomorrow, recites kaddish mourners prayer with his father at Western Wall Memorial Day ceremony.

Father, younger brother of Hallel, Yagel Yaniv recite kaddish

President Herzog: The siren is the sound of the State of Israel

President Isaac Herzog’s speech at the State Opening Ceremony for Memorial Day at the Western Wall.

President Herzog: The siren is the sound of the State of Israel

Watch: Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities with minute-long siren.

Watch: Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Masa Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

This will be the largest English-language ceremony in the world, with hundreds of thousands viewing.

Masa Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

Families of terror victims gather to mark Memorial Day

OneFamily is a non-profit that supports victims of terrorist attacks and their families.

Families of terror victims gather to mark Memorial Day

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

During memorial ceremony at Yad LeBanim, PM addresses Mahane Yehuda ramming. 'They think they will uproot us from here.'

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

'Let's put our anger and disagreements aside for Memorial Day'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls to honor Memorial Day, 'respect those who fought for the country and fell for it.'

'Let's put our anger and disagreements aside for Memorial Day'

MDA honors fallen first responders

Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Day for soldiers who fell in Israel's wars, and the victims of terror.

MDA honors fallen first responders

'The government is legal, the ministers should be respected'

MK Matan Kahana of the National Unity Party speaks to INN about protests against ministers at Memorial Day ceremonies.

'The government is legal, the ministers should be respected'

'I will come to Memorial Day ceremony in Be'er Sheva'

National Security Minister: Those who send soldiers to battle must also attend the Memorial Day ceremony.

'I will come to Memorial Day ceremony in Be'er Sheva'

Tears of heartbreak and joy

Baruch Ben-Yigal’s story is a perfect metaphor for the indelible link between death and rebirth that is Israel’s curse and blessing.Op-ed.

Tears of heartbreak and joy

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

Several ministers announced they would not attend Memorial Day ceremonies after some bereaved families protested their presence.

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

Rabbi Leo Dee to recite Yizkor prayer at Independence Day event

Husband, father of victims of Passover terrorist attack chosen to recite prayer at State opening ceremony for Israel's 75th Independence Day

Rabbi Leo Dee to recite Yizkor prayer at Independence Day event

'If only for one sacred day'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Memorial Day obliges us to come together and focus on the things that connect us.

'If only for one sacred day'

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

Bereaved families reportedly planning to prevent ministers from entering cemeteries at a number of cities in Israel.

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

'I support idea of attending Memorial Day ceremonies in pairs'

'Even if protests begin, we must not hurt bereaved families,' MK Orit Strock emphasizes.

'I support idea of attending Memorial Day ceremonies in pairs'

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

'Keep the disagreements out of the cemeteries'

MK Sa'ar: We don't want to create a situation where cemeteries become a place of political confrontation.

'Keep the disagreements out of the cemeteries'

Netanyahu calls for unity on Memorial Day

PM calls on politicians to leave debates outside the cemeteries to allow Israelis to mourn together next week.

Netanyahu calls for unity on Memorial Day

Coalition, Opposition MKs seek show of unity on Memorial Day

MKs Tal, Michael Biton seek to have representatives of the coalition and the opposition side-by-side during Memorial Day ceremonies.

Coalition, Opposition MKs seek show of unity on Memorial Day

Gantz responds to intimate photos distributed online

Gantz wants "to replace the government and serve Israeli society from right and left. But politics should not enter the cemeteries."

Gantz responds to intimate photos distributed online

Israel's memorial days and inexcusable hyperbole

President Herzog conveyed an appropriate Yom Hashoah message, but the people who most needed to heed it weren’t listening. Op-ed.

Israel's memorial days and inexcusable hyperbole

Bill targeting joint Memorial Day ceremony introduced

MK Tzvi Sukkot introduces bill allowing Finance Minister to cut funding for joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony.

Bill targeting joint Memorial Day ceremony introduced

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Over 90 MKs from both the coalition and opposition call on the public not to bring arguments into military cemeteries.

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Head of Yad Lebanim hopes 'politicians will stay away from Mount Herzl on Memorial Day.'

Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Watch: Bikers parade in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day

Thousands of cyclists rolled through Washington as onlookers said they 'wouldn't be here today' if it weren't for American soldiers.

Watch: Bikers parade in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day

Memorial Day in the USA is a sad joke

It is appalling to see the day set aside to remember those who sacrificed for their country dedicated to sales on consumer items. Opinion.

Memorial Day in the USA is a sad joke

Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery

National ceremony for fallen soldiers in the Netherlands includes the playing of “Hatikvah” as both countries mark memorial days.

Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bamba, Coke, Memory is a special initiative that uses the life story of Major Yochai ‘Juha’ Kalangel to inspire others in acts of gratitude.

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Pollard: We need independence from this government

Jonathan Pollard visits family of Rina Shnerb, accuses government of caring more about her murderers than about her.

Pollard: We need independence from this government

Bereaved father tells Jonathan Pollard how family grew from loss

Jonathan Pollard visits family of Rina Shnerb on Israel's Memorial Day, learns of their response to tragedy.

Bereaved father tells Jonathan Pollard how family grew from loss

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Families of terror victims tell Israel National News why they shouted at the prime minister during state Memorial Day ceremony.

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

Memorial ceremonies held across IDF units and at monuments in memory of the fallen on Israel's Memorial Day.

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

After screaming at minister, bereaved families apologize

'We know how much you do for bereaved families,' bereaved fathers tell Interior Min. Shaked following another person's outburst earlier.

After screaming at minister, bereaved families apologize

Shouts of 'shame on you' directed at Interior Min. Shaked

As Interior Min. Shaked delivers Memorial Day speech, attendee shouts, 'Shame on you, disgusting!' at her - & she defends him to the crowd.

Shouts of 'shame on you' directed at Interior Min. Shaked

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honoring victims of war, terror, and anti-Semitic attacks held at Jewish Agency courtyard.

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Over 1,000 participate in memorial event for fallen soldiers, tailored to the haredi community.

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Why do some haredim choose not to stand for the siren?

A member of Bnei Brak's religious community says the media always focuses in on a marginal minority, trying to sow seeds of hatred.

Why do some haredim choose not to stand for the siren?

Jordan Besemhoun and Eli Kay

Two stories of true Zionism and sacrifice. The stories of two victims of terror and war. Watch.

Jordan Besemhoun and Eli Kay

Losing two sons - a Navy officer and an Air Force pilot

Barak Itkis fell in the line of duty as an Israeli Navy officer. His brother Amichai died a few years later.

Losing two sons - a Navy officer and an Air Force pilot

David Solomonov and Dan Uzan

Longing family and friends talk about their beloved who were killed and about the special way to commemorate their loss.

David Solomonov and Dan Uzan

In tears, Knesset Speaker talks about his fallen brother

MK Mickey Levy speaks about his younger brother, Pinchas, who fell in the Jordan Valley more than 30 years ago.

In tears, Knesset Speaker talks about his fallen brother

Terror victims Ilona Hanukayev and Marla Bennet

Marla and Ilona were killed in the 2002 terror wave. In this memorial video, their beloved write them letters.

Terror victims Ilona Hanukayev and Marla Bennet