Romi Gonen at her friend's grave:
Romi at her friend's grave: 'In captivity I tried to convince myself you were still alive'
Captivity survivor Romi Gonen parted from her friend Gaya Halifa, who was murdered at the Nova Music festival.
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Watch: National memorial ceremony for terror victims
State memorial ceremony for victims of terror and hate begins on Mount Herzl.
IDF strikes in Syria, defending Druze community from attacks
IDF strikes group planning attack on Syrian Druze community, sends warning to Syrian government. 'We see great importance in fulfilling our commitment to the Druze community in Israel and to protecting their Syrian brothers.'
Ben-Gvir on Mount Herzl:
Ben-Gvir on Mount Herzl: 'May we merit to have the death penalty for terrorists'
Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed a ceremony in memory of the 1666 police officers who fell in the line of duty since the foundation of the State of Israel.
Honoring the fallen mid-air:
Honoring the fallen mid-air: This is what happened on an El Al flight
El Al service managers invite passengers to stand as Memorial Day siren sounds across Israel. Watch.
Netanyahu on Mount Herzl:
Netanyahu on Mount Herzl: The fallen fought in brotherhood, left us a legacy
National Memorial Day ceremony begins on Mount Herzl, honoring fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Watch.
Givat Ze'ev infant injured in police search dies
Infant allegedly suffocated during Givat Ze'ev police search declared dead in hospital.
Due to protests
Due to protests: Minister Goldknopf withdraws participation in memorial ceremony
Minister of Construction and Housing Yitzhak Goldknopf announced that due to threats of protests that would desecrate the event, he will not participate in the memorial day ceremony.
Minister Katz:
Minister Katz: 'IDF must always be a barrier between enemies and our citizens'
Minister of Defense Katz addressed the Memorial Day name-reading ceremony and stated: 'The goal is a clear victory - without compromises.'
UK press regulator defends claim imprisoned terrorists are 'hostages'
Independent Press Standards Organisation in the UK dismisses complaint against Scottish newspaper that claimed hundreds of terrorists freed in hostage deal were "hostages."
George Clooney's wife could be barred from US over ICC warrants
British lawyers who helped bring about the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant warned by UK Foreign Office they could face sanctions from the US, including Amal Clooney, wife of famous American actor George Clooney.
Sweden:
Swedish teens sentenced over shooting at Israeli defense firm’s office
Swedish court sentences four teenagers involved in an October 2024 shooting targeting the Gothenburg offices of Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems.
Outrage in UK:
Outrage in UK: Police probe neo-Nazi celebration at local pub
Police in Greater Manchester investigating a neo-Nazi gathering held at a pub in Oldham, where members of the far-right British Movement displayed swastikas and celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday.
Doug Emhoff included
Doug Emhoff among Biden appointees removed by Trump from US Holocaust Memorial Council
Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, ousted from the US Holocaust Memorial Council amid a broader reshuffle by Trump, condemns the move as politicizing Holocaust remembrance.
Nuclear naval power?
North Korea tests new missile-equipped warship, signals shift toward nuclear naval power
North Korea says it has tested the missile systems of its newly unveiled "Choe Hyon-class" warship, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring a need to accelerate nuclear armament at sea.
Toddler in critical condition
Unusual incident in Givat Ze'ev: Toddler found unconscious and in critical condition
Medical teams resuscitate a toddler found unconscious at a home in Givat Ze'ev. The family accuses the police, who conducted a search at the home an hour earlier.
Jerusalem remembers:
Jerusalem city walls, Chords Bridge, other structures illuminated in memory of the fallen
Jerusalem Municipality projects the names of the fallen on the city walls and displays the Israeli flag with the inscription "Yizkor" on the Chords Bridge.
Canada:
Canada: Liberals set to form minority government
Multiple networks project that Canada’s Liberal Party, headed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is set to secure a fourth term of office with a minority government.
IAF intercepts drone fired from Yemen
IDF says that a UAV that was launched from the east was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
Chief of Staff on Memorial Day:
Chief of Staff on Memorial Day: 'Shoulder the shared historic journey of our people'
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks at Memorial Day ceremony, says IDF needs everyone. 'Partnership will harmonize with the unique diversity that has always characterized the people of Israel.'
Infuriating:
Infuriating: Extremist rips flag from car during Memorial Day siren
Suspect rips Israeli flag off car in central Jerusalem, as the country pays tribute to Israel's fallen during Memorial Day siren.
Thousands of reservists alerted:
Thousands of reservists alerted: IDF preparing to step up war in Gaza
Thousands of IDF reservists receive pre-draft alert; mostly infantry and tank soldiers.
Former Mossad chief: 'Iranian threat is a test of our unity'
'Iranian threat is not just a strategic challenge — it is a moral one. It is a test of our unity, our resilience, and our unwavering determination to defend our people and homeland,' former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says at Museum of Tolerance and IDFWO Memorial Day event.
PM to bereaved families:
PM to bereaved families: 'In the name of the fallen, we pursue the mission of victory'
At start of Yom Hazikaron, PM addresses bereaved families and quotes the daughter of fallen soldier Rabbi Avi Goldberg.
President Herzog:
'We must not, by our own hands, bring about the destruction of our national home'
President Isaac Herzog addresses the official opening ceremony of Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, 'Our generation bears a historic responsibility: to safeguard, at all costs, our home—this precious miracle—our Jewish and democratic State of Israel.'
Watch:
Watch: Yom Hazikaron memorial ceremony at Museum of Tolerance
The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization host a ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. ______
The Masa Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 2025
The Masa Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 2025 - Israel Memorial Day Ceremony
Live:
Live: Memorial Day opening ceremony at the Western Wall
Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, begins this evening with a solemn ceremony at the Western Wall.
Teen injured in accident involving Prime Minister's convoy
17-year-old motorcyclist lightly injured aftwr being struck by vehicle in Prime Minister's convoy in Jerusalem.
The OneFamily Memorial Day Ceremony
The OneFamily Memorial Day Ceremony is an intimate and emotional event; a sacred space where pain is recognized, where grief is not hidden, and where families can share, remember, and feel — without masks, and without needing to explain.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'After 10/7, the TikTok generation proved they connect with reality'
PM tells story of fallen soldier Shaul Moyal during ceremony for Yom Hazikaron at Yad Lebanim. "The family of the bereaved is also my family."
Shin Bet chief submits official resignation letter to Netanyahu
Ronen Bar submits resignation letter to PM a day after announcing he will step down on June 15.
Govt. withdraws dismissal of Shin Bet chief after resignation announcement
The withdrawal of the decision to dismiss Ronen Bar following his announcement he will step down on June 15 avoids a Supreme Court ruling on the matter.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'Victory is the legacy of thousands of soldiers'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made a statement at the meeting ahead of Memorial Day: 'We will end this war with a stronger and more prosperous State of Israel.'
Judea and Samaria:
24 suspects involved in terror funding arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight
Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting suspects and seizing weapons and ammunition.
'Does not reflect us'
'Does not reflect us': Parents apologize to widow after principal attempted to silence her
Parents of students at the Hartman High School apologized to Sigal Kraunik and condemned the principal's attempt to silence her.
Israeli citizen missing in Thailand for two weeks
An Israeli has been missing on Phuket Island for the past two weeks. Israeli Foreign Ministry: 'We are in contact with his family and hope that he will be found healthy and safe soon.'
Independence Day:
Independence Day: More than ten million citizens live in Israel
Israel's population has grown in the last decade at a rate of about 1.5% per year, which is among the highest in the Western world. 91% of Israelis report being satisfied with their lives.
President Herzog to present IDF soldier with autism with award of excellence
‘A’, a 23-year-old soldier on the autism spectrum who serves as a technical and logistical support soldier, will be awarded the President’s Award of Excellence.
Attorney General and National Security Minister reach agreement
Gali Baharav-Miara and Minister Ben-Gvir agreed that the Minister's involvement in the police will be limited, and the Attorney General will defend him against the petitions calling for his dismissal.
