Memorial Day Today

Israel today remembers its 19,312 fallen soldiers. The names of each of the fallen soldiers and policemen are being screened on Channel 33, including Hebrew and Gregorian date of death. The screening began yestreday at 5 PM and will conclude this evening. Details of the fallen can be seen at \'www.izkor.gov.il\'.

Apr 25, 2001, 1:22 PM (GMT+3)

Israel came to a halt for two minutes at 11:00 this morning, when sirens sounded throughout the country commemorated its 19,312 fallen soldiers. The central Memorial Day ceremony was held at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, with the participation of President Katzav, Prime Minister Sharon, Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Mofaz, and families of fallen soldiers. Another ceremony was held there at 1 PM for victims of terrorism. The names of each of the fallen soldiers and policemen are being screened on Channel 33. Each of the fallen\'s name, rank, and Hebrew and Gregorian date of death, are shown for five seconds. The screening began yestreday at 5 PM and will conclude this evening at 7:50. Details of the fallen can be seen at \'www.izkor.gov.il\'.