Maoz Morell:
Maoz Morell: A fallen soldier's boundless energy and love
Friends and family remember Maoz Morell in a special Memorial Day video.
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"From Darkness to Light':
"From Darkness to Light': A festive musical tefila for Yom Ha'atzmaut in Jerusalem
A special 'Tekes Maavar' (Transition Ceremony) will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music by the OU Israel organization.
Mossad Chief reveals:
Mossad Chief reveals: Agency service member fell abroad during the war with Iran
David Barnea reveals at memorial ceremony that a Mossad member fell while performing his duties abroad during the recent war with Iran.
Memorial Day ceremony
Netanyahu: The Iranian regime planned another Holocaust
Netanyahu honors fallen soldiers, reflects on personal loss, and underscores Israel’s resolve against existential threats.
Salute to the Fallen:
Salute to the Fallen | Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl
The flyover used the traditional Missing Man formation, the worldwide salute to those no longer with their comrades.
Otniel Military Cemetery
Otniel Military Cemetery: Rabbi Kalmanson plays harmonica by son's grave
Rabbi Benny Kalmanson, who lost his son in the battle for Be'eri on October 7th, played the anthem and Ani Maamin at the Otniel Memorial Day ceremony.
Former Defense Minister:
Former Defense Minister: 'There was intelligence on the massacre, they didn't alert me'
Former defense minister Yoav Gallant was interviewed this morning and offered a glimpse into the functioning of the political and security leadership in the days and hours that preceded the October 7th massacre.
Police arrest suspects for desecrating flags on Memorial Day
Police arrested two suspects accused of tearing down and desecrating Israeli flags on Memorial Day eve, disrupting public order during ceremonies.
Watch: State Memorial Ceremony at Mount Herzl
Israeli Memorial Day ceremonies continue throughout the day with the reading of the names of the fallen at Mount Herzl. At 11, sirens will sound across the country, followed by the state memorial ceremony.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Naim Qassem will destroy Lebanon and pay with his head'
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl and issued a warning both to Hezbollah and to the Lebanese government.
Severe claims:
Severe claims: IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
A report reveals a special IDF unit gathered and controlled footage from the October 7 massacre, with claims some materials never reached families.
Chilling:
Chilling: Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students
The Elon Moreh Yeshiva published statements by ten of their students who have been killed in action since the war began.
'No day without tears'
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Memorial Day message: 'There is no day without tears'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honors Israel’s fallen, emphasizing sacrifice, unity, and continued resolve as the nation faces ongoing security challenges.
Watch:
Watch: Captivity survivor prays for the State of Israel
Survivor of Hamas captivity Emily Damari recites the Prayer for the Welfare of the State of Israel at Masa's international ceremony for Israel's Memorial Day.
Near Hebron:
Minister's security vehicle involved in fatal accident near Hebron
A Palestinian Arab minor was killed after being struck by a vehicle from a minister’s security unit near Hebron, as police opened an investigation into the incident.
Yom Hazikaron ceremony connects diaspora youth to Israel
At a Jerusalem ceremony, 3,000 Masa students honored Israel’s fallen, highlighting Diaspora unity, personal loss, and calls to strengthen Jewish life in Israel.
Golani Brigade commander:
Golani Brigade commander: 'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'
The commander of the Golani Brigade delivered a radio address to his troops in Lebanon for Memorial Day, reminding them of the reason they would spend the day away from home.
The Warrior Teacher: Rabbi Avi Goldberg
Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?
Iran hangs two opposition activists accused of spying for Israel
Iran executes two members of the banned opposition group MEK, accusing them of spying for Israel. The regime's judiciary chief vows "no leniency."
Netanyahu in personal post
Netanyahu in personal Memorial Day post: I miss you, Yoni, my beloved brother
In a personal post, Prime Minister Netanyahu describes the character of his brother Yoni, the impact of his death on him, and the deep sense of responsibility that accompanies him as Prime Minister.
Report:
Report: Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks
US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.
Complaint against Bennett: Unprecedented collective accusation
"Emet LeYaakov" organization sends sharply worded letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding that he retract his statement that "draft evasion is killing our soldiers" and issue a public apology.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from the Trump administration to take a position in the private sector, the White House announces.
Watch:
Watch: Anderson Cooper tearfully apologizes to Hersh’s mother
In “60 Minutes" interview, Anderson Cooper tearfully apologizes to Rachel Goldberg-Polin for being the one who informed her and her husband about the video of their son Hersh’s abduction on October 7.
Changes at Apple:
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman
Apple names John Ternus as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1, with Tim Cook transitioning to executive chairman after 15 years leading the tech giant.
'Thrilled to see you here'
'Thrilled to see you here': IDF chief Eyal Zamir meets former hostage Matan Angrest
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets former hostage Matan Angrest during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, telling him: "I'm thrilled to see you here."
Report
Report: US to press Lebanon to repeal law banning contact with Israelis
The repeal of the 1955 Israel Boycott Law would mark a significant milestone in the efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Lebanon.
Special 60 Minutes interview
Special 60 Minutes interview | 'The pain is constant': Hersh's mother speaks
When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a 'badge of love.' "60 Minutes" is the m
From critical injury to reciting “Yizkor" at the Western Wall
Lt. Col. (res.) Yaki Klein, commander of the “Lions of Samaria" battalion who was critically wounded, was chosen to recite the “Yizkor" memorial prayer at the state ceremony marking the opening of Memorial Day.
'Worst deal ever'
Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s
President Trump says a new Iran deal would surpass the JCPOA, block nuclear weapons, and guarantee security as Pakistan talks remain on track.
Tough is always good - The story of Hillel Diener
Sergeant First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, aged 21, from Talmon, a soldier in the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza in December 2024.
President of Argentina visits Hebron Yeshiva
Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, visited the Hebron Yeshiva in the Givat Mordechai neighborhood of Jerusalem today, where he was received by the yeshiva’s leadership and hundreds of students.
Herzog at Western Wall: Fallen soldiers’ legacy is a song of life
President Isaac Herzog honors Israel’s fallen at the Western Wall, invoking unity, sacrifice and the enduring 'song of life' in Memorial Day address.
Watch: Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall
Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, begins with a solemn state ceremony at the Western Wall.
Watch: Worldwide Memorial Day ceremony
On the eve of Yom HaZikaron, Masa' commemorates IDF soldiers and victims of terror together with hundreds of thousands of people.
Watch:
Watch: Memorial ceremony for terror victims
OneFamily organization holds memorial ceremony for civilian victims of hostile acts with participation of family and friends.
National flags at the Knesset plaza lowered to half-mast
The national flags at the Knesset plaza were lowered this evening (Monday) to half-mast in memory of fallen soldiers of Israel’s wars and victims of terror. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the memorial candle.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'We stopped the murderous plot'
The Jerusalem Municipality, the Ministry of Defense and the "Yad Labanim" organization held the ceremony that opens Memorial Day for the fallen of Israel's forces and victims of hostilities.
President Milei awarded Israel's highest civilian honor
Herzog awards Argentina's Javier Milei Israel's Presidential Medal of Honor, citing support for Israel, hostages, and growing bilateral ties
Trump shoots down theories:
Trump shoots down theories: 'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'
President Trump rejects claims Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying Oct. 7 and Tehran’s nuclear threat drove his decision to strike.
