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"These are our Days of Awe"

The father of Lt. David Golovensitz, who was killed in Hevron 9 months ago, speaks about his son and the first Remembrance Day without him.

 "These are our Days of Awe"

'It's heroic to live on after being injured in a war'

Film chronicling 3 wounded Israeli soldiers helps high school students connect on Yom Hazikaron.

'It's heroic to live on after being injured in a war'

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

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

'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'

31 killed in terror attacks this year - 29 since September

Statistics released ahead of Memorial Day; 2,576 total killed in terror since 1948.

31 killed in terror attacks this year - 29 since September

A day to join Israelis in a sad circle of grief

Op-ed: Israeli Ambassador to the UN describes his task to convey the unique spirit of Israeli Memorial Day to the world.

A day to join Israelis in a sad circle of grief

For the fallen: Flag-laying ceremony held ahead of Memorial Day

Major military officials head traditional ceremony to honor the IDF's fallen heroes.

For the fallen: Flag-laying ceremony held ahead of Memorial Day

New app: Embracing Israel's fallen heros all year round

Father of soldier who died during Operation Protective Edge launches new and unique app together with the Ministry of Defense.

New app: Embracing Israel's fallen heros all year round

Memorial Day: 23,447 fallen soldiers since 1948

68 soldiers added to the list of the fallen in 2015/6; nation to hold ceremonies at military cemeteries nationwide.

Memorial Day: 23,447 fallen soldiers since 1948

"Unexpected Israel" – Stories you never read in the media

"Unexpected Israel" – Stories you never read in the media

31 Civilians Killed in Terror Attacks Since Last Memorial Day

Terrorism on sharp rise in Israel as annual figure from 2013-2014 jumps from 2 civilian murders to 31 terror-related deaths in 2014-2015.

31 Civilians Killed in Terror Attacks Since Last Memorial Day

Petition to Ban Joint Soldier-Terrorist Memorial Day Event

Bereaved parents demand Defense Minister prevent terrorists and families from entering Israel for 'alternative' Yom Hazikaron ceremony.

Petition to Ban Joint Soldier-Terrorist Memorial Day Event

JM Official: Joint Soldier-Terrorist Commemoration 'A Travesty'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovich slammed a planned joint Remembrance Day ceremony for Israelis and Palestinians

JM Official: Joint Soldier-Terrorist Commemoration 'A Travesty'

'If You Voted to Release Terrorists - We Don't Want to See You'

Bereaved daughter advises ministers who voted to release terrorists not to show up at memorial ceremonies.

'If You Voted to Release Terrorists - We Don't Want to See You'

Pearl: 'I Represent Three Generations of Victims of Hatred'

Parents of slain Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl light a flame at Yom Hazikaron ceremony in Jerusalem.

Pearl: 'I Represent Three Generations of Victims of Hatred'

Video: OneFamily Remembers Israel's Fallen Soldiers, Victims

The OneFamily organization held a memorial service Sunday night to commemorate the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror.

Video: OneFamily Remembers Israel's Fallen Soldiers, Victims

Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks on Memorial Day: We carry out our mission using those who fell as our guide.

Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target

'I'll Do Anything to Return to the IDF'

Captain Ziv Shilon, who was badly wounded in a Hamas attack near Gaza, vows to return to the IDF as a fighter.

'I'll Do Anything to Return to the IDF'

Bennett: We'll Reach Any Place to Protect Our Citizens

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett takes part in Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

Bennett: We'll Reach Any Place to Protect Our Citizens

Youth Movement Listens to Bereaved Families

Girls from the Ariel youth movement marked Memorial Day by going out to military cemeteries to strengthen bereaved families.

Youth Movement Listens to Bereaved Families

Festive Prayers - The Most Meaningful Part of Independence Day

A7 visits a synagogue where the uplifting Yom Haatzmaut service eases the transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day.

Festive Prayers - The Most Meaningful Part of Independence Day

Gantz: IDF 'Ready for Any Battle'

IDF Chief of Staff at Memorial Day ceremony: the IDF stands firmly against threats; We are ready for any battle and every task.

Gantz: IDF 'Ready for Any Battle'

Peres: Israel Still Under Threat, We'll Continue to Seek Peace

President Shimon Peres at Memorial Day ceremony: "We will continue to look for a way to bring peace to Israel."

Peres: Israel Still Under Threat, We'll Continue to Seek Peace

Leftist Organization: No One Has a Monopoly on Grief

Combatants for Peace explains why it chooses to invite parents of terrorists who died fighting IDF soldiers to its Memorial Day ceremony.

Leftist Organization: No One Has a Monopoly on Grief

Leftist Group Includes Terrorists' Parents on Memorial Day

Leftist group to hold an alternative Memorial Day ceremony, including 'bereaved parents' of Arab terrorists.

Leftist Group Includes Terrorists' Parents on Memorial Day

Analysis: Media Try to Turn Israeli Unity into ‘Stark Division‘

The Associated Press shows its lack of knowledge of Israel by trying to find a misunderstood "disunity " on the most unified day of the year.

Analysis: Media Try to Turn Israeli Unity into ‘Stark Division‘

Netanyahu: ‘Refrain…from Weeping…Thy Work Shall Be Rewarded’

PM Netanyahu, speaking on Memorial Day, cites Bible to the effect that working to build Israel is solace for fallen soldiers and terror victims.

Netanyahu: ‘Refrain…from Weeping…Thy Work Shall Be Rewarded’

The Hareidi Soldier Jumped on the Grenade and Saved His Friends

The story of Moshe Yitzhak Toval, who died in the Yom Kippur War while saving his friends, was presented at the Knesset's main Memorial Day event.

The Hareidi Soldier Jumped on the Grenade and Saved His Friends

Honoring the 'Final Remnant' Fallen

My Israel movement honors those who died to protect Israel and left no family behind.

Honoring the 'Final Remnant' Fallen

Memorial Day: Israel's 22,867 Fallen

A total of 22,867 soldiers have fallen in battle or died during service over the course of Israel's history; 18,361 currently bereaved.

Memorial Day: Israel's 22,867 Fallen

Police Honor 1,249 Killed Since Independence

Commissioner David Cohen honors fallen police officers; Knesset speaker Rivlin calls for unity.

Police Honor 1,249 Killed Since Independence

Netanyahu on Remembrance Day: Peace Requires Strong Defense

PM Netanyahu honors fallen soldiers, says peace will come “only if we are prepared to defend our country.”

Netanyahu on Remembrance Day: Peace Requires Strong Defense