Thousands break out in song: 'Acheinu kol beis Yisrael'
Thousands participate in Jerusalem Memorial Day event at the Sultan's Pool, singing together after the event concludes.
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Moving:
Moving: Son plays his fallen father's song - at the cemetery
Son of Sergeant Major Yossi Hershkovitz, beloved high school principal who fell in Gaza, plays his father's song at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, as the crowd joins in. Watch.
Netanyahu on Mount Herzl:
Netanyahu on Mount Herzl: It's us or them - Israel or the Hamas monsters
National Memorial Day ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers and officers taking place at Mount Herzl. PM Netanyahu: 'We paid a heavy price, we're determined to win this battle.'
Rain on Independence Day?
Forecasters warn of chilly temperatures, chance of rain, on Israel's Independence Day; on Memorial Day, heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv and potentially other areas as well.
Body of Israeli who went missing last month in Peru is found
Oren Zamir, 26, went missing last month while hiking in the Peruvian Andes. Local police say they have now found his body.
US Ambassador Lew:
US Ambassador Lew: 'Despite tension, no fundamental changes in US-Israel ties'
US Ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew says the US never saw the total elimination of Hamas as a plausible goal. 'Hamas should not be either a political or a governing body. That doesn't mean that you've eliminated every last member.'
Senator Graham:
Senator Graham: Stalling Israel aid would be a reward to Hamas
Sen. Lindsey Graham responds to Biden's threat to stall military aid for Israel: Americans should be all in and helping Israel against an existential threat.
Report:
Report: Sinwar is hiding in Khan Yunis
According to report in The New York Times, Yahya Sinwar is not in Rafah, but remains in the tunnels in Khan Yunis - surrounded by hostages to use as human shields.
In phone conversation:
In phone conversation: Sullivan, Israeli counterpart discuss alternatives to Rafah
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks with Israeli counterpart Tzachi Hanegbi, expresses condolences on behalf of President Biden and the American people on Israel’s Memorial Day.
The role that Foreign Minister Katz will offer to Eden Golan
Foreign Minister Israel Katz expected to offer Israel's Eurovision representative, Eden Golan, an important role in the fight against antisemitism around the world.
Watch:
Watch: Avraham Fried sings at Memorial Day ceremony
Singer Avraham Fried sings at the Gvura Forum tent, near the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Hundreds in attendance for Memorial Day ceremony with the bereaved families.
Watch:
Watch: "In your blood you shall live"
Bnei David yeshiva, in cooperation with the OU, releases a film of faith and remembrance for Israel's Memorial Day to reflect on the memory of the fallen and faith.
Live broadcast from state memorial ceremony in haredi city Bnei Brak
The event will include readings of memories and longing, prayer episodes, memorial performances about the fallen, memorial songs and the reading of the names of the fallen.
Mother recorded shielding her children: "I put the baby between the two girls"
A video, which has received tens of thousands of views, shows a mother shielding her three children as they lie on the ground with their hands over their heads as the siren went off
Watch live:
Watch live: English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
The ceremony unites Jews from across the globe in remembrance of the victims of terror and the fallen Israeli soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the State of Israel.
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Watch: Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall
Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities, the first since the October 7 massacre.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorist who held hostage Noa Marciano eliminated
The terrorist, Naeem Ghoul, who was eliminated on Friday, was involved in firing rockets at Israeli territory and was also responsible for holding Noa Marciano, who was murdered by an al-Shifa hospital doctor.
Blinken:
Blinken: Hamas will remain no matter what Israel does in Rafah
US Secretary of State reiterates administration's opposition to Israel's crushing of the last 4 Hamas battalions in Rafah, demands plan for 'day after.'
Jewish population of New York at 1.4 million
UJA-Federation of New York study finds 13,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York, mostly in Brooklyn, 20% of NY Jews are Reform, 19% Orthodox, 15% Conservative.
Poll:
Reserve soldiers: 72% in favor of entering Rafah and against the hostage deal at all costs
The Direct Polls Institute conducted a survey among reserve duty officers, which showed that 90% oppose allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.
3-year-old boy injured in rocket attack on Sderot
4 rockets fired at southern Israeli city. Young boy hurt while running to shelter during Red Alert siren.
Poll:
Poll: Plurality of Israelis prefer Trump to Biden
43% of Israelis prefer Donald Trump to Joe Biden as US President, with a sharp divide between left and right.
Holon:
Mayor clashes with mother of hostage over Yom Haatzmaut parties
Holon Municipality decided to hold the Yom Haatzmaut celebrations in the city almost without changes, despite the anguish of the family of hostage Agam Berger.
Over 150 targets struck
Over 150 targets struck | IDF soldiers operate in Jabaliya, Zeitoun and Rafah
DF troops began an operation overnight based on intelligence information regarding attempts by Hamas to reassemble its terrorist infrastructure and operatives in Jabaliya.
UK's Cameron:
UK's Cameron: 'Stopping weapons shipments to Israel would strengthen Hamas'
The UK Foreign Secretary says his government has not seen a plan to evacuate Rafah and therefore does not support a major offensive. However, they oppose a ban on arms sales to Israel.
Rabbi Rimon learns Mishnayot with bereaved children
Ahead of Memorial Day, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, chairman of the Sulamot Foundation, talks about a Torah learning project for the elevation of the souls of the fallen or murdered.
83% of Israelis support retaliatory boycotts
A new poll shows that 83% of Israelis support imposing a boycott on countries that have imposed a boycott on Israel.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Dep. Defense Establishment Comptroller moderately wounded in Gaza
Brig. Gen Yogev Bar-Sheshet was struck by shrapnel in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza while accompanying the Nahal Brigade commander's forward command center.
06:29 From Darkness to Light
06:29 From Darkness to Light | Special exhibition features testimonies of Oct. 7th
The exhibition at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was produced by Malki Shem Tov, the father of Omer Shem Tov who has been held captive in Gaza for over 200 days.
Arms shipment freeze
Trump: Arms shipment freeze 'the worst betrayal in the history of our country'
Former president Donald Trump denounced the recent limitations on US weapons shipments to Israel in a recent speech in New Jersey.
Watch:
Watch: Border Police stop ambulance attempting to smuggle infiltrators
The ambulance driver, who attempted to dissuade the officers from opening the back of the ambulance, claiming he was tending to a medical emergency, was arrested.
UAE denounces plans for Israeli administration of Gaza
The Emirates claim that any such plan would be 'providing cover for the Israeli occupation.'
President to Eurovision contestant
President to Eurovision contestant: 'You stood bravely in the face of Israel's haters'
President Isaac Herzog congratulated the Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan and thanked her for proudly representing Israel.
Rare squid washes up on Israeli beach
A 110 cm neon flying squid washed ashore on the Maagan beach. Sightings of the species are extremely rare in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in Israel
Bereaved father:
'This is a day for the whole nation'
Rabbi Yehoshua Shani, whose son Uri was killed in action on October 7th, supports the participation of government representatives in memorial ceremonies.
Cabinet Secretary:
Haredi draft target will take at least a decade
Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs commented that the plan to incrementally increase haredi draft targets will take at least a decade to reach the final quota.
Post-war planning
Post-war planning | NSC advisor on strategic planning resigns
Yoram Hemo, who is charged with drafting the official policy on the 'day after' in Gaza will resign amid the lack of decision-making by the political echelon concerning the day after the war.
Post-war plan:
Post-war plan: Israel to assume civil administration of Gaza for at least a year
A new plan for the day after the war calls for Israel to assume control of civilian life in Gaza for at least a year when the military operation when the military operation ends.
Canada:
Canada: Ottawa cancels Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony, then backtracks
After initially cancelling Israeli flag raising at city hall due to security reasons, Ottawa's Mayor says the matter is being revisited.
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: Our war is against Hamas, not against the people of Gaza
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari issues English statement on operation in Rafah: Our operations against Hamas in Rafah remain limited in scope and have avoided densely populated areas.
