Hostage survivor joins Israeli singer in emotional song
In a Yom Hazikaron event hostage survivor Sagui Dekel Chen joins Idan Raichel in singing 'Children of Life.'
In a Yom Hazikaron event hostage survivor Sagui Dekel Chen joins Idan Raichel in singing 'Children of Life.'


Suspect rips Israeli flag off car in central Jerusalem, as the country pays tribute to Israel's fallen during Memorial Day siren.

Last chance to vote: Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in World Zionist Congress elections

'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.
At start of Yom Hazikaron, PM addresses bereaved families and quotes the daughter of fallen soldier Rabbi Avi Goldberg.

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.'

'It is important that Israel not only remember, but also embrace the character and values of the fallen into their hearts. These are noble souls. Let us be worthy of them,' bereaved father Shlomo Toaff says.

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 - Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, begins this evening with a solemn ceremony at the Western Wall.

17-year-old motorcyclist lightly injured aftwr being struck by vehicle in Prime Minister's convoy in Jerusalem.

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.

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."

'It's a great honor,' says 10-year-old Ben Carasso, the spokeskid of Israel and youngest person ever to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony

Ronen Bar submits resignation letter to PM a day after announcing he will step down on June 15.

The Memorial Day ceremony for the fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism at Yad L'Banim began this afternoon.

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.

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.'

Parents of students at the Hartman High School apologized to Sigal Kraunik and condemned the principal's attempt to silence her.

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.'

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.

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.

The police released footage from the moment a firework was launched that hit the chest of a 7.5-year-old boy during the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa.

During a lecture at Hartman High School, Sigal, whose husband fell on 10.7, spoke about the loss of trust in the residents of Gaza. The principal of the school demanded she skip over that part, but Sigal insisted.

Dina Fahimi shares the heartbreaking story of how she lost husband, son-in-law, and grandson when a missile hit her home during the opening volley of missiles on October 7th, 2023.

A one-of-a-kind stone capital decorated with an eight-branched lamp over 1,500 years old, will be revealed to the public for the first time at the National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Jerusalem.

North District police located a monkey that was kept inside a restroom stall in a house in the village of Tuba-Zangariyye. Another monkey was found confined in a house in Umm al-Fahm.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s wife, in interview with a Hungarian newspaper associated with the local government, attacks Israel’s investigative system and warns of attempts to overthrow an elected right-wing government.

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

Most of the Jewish public is unfamiliar with the World Zionist Congress. On May 4, a significant opportunity will open for American Jews to influence the future of Zionist institutions and Israeli policy.

At memorial event for fallen ISA personnel, chief Ronen Bar says he will leave his post on June 15.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee pledges military action against Iran if the IRGC continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

Mia Cohen, 49, named as woman found Monday morning buried in the yard of her Hadera home following suspected murder.

Released hostage Yarden Bibas posted a sobering message for the approaching Independence Day.

Freed hostage Keith Siegel begs US President Donald Trump, 'I saw tortures taken from the Middle Ages, we must bring them all home.'

The ceremony was held with the participation of the leaders Israel's security forces and bereaved families. Following the ceremony, flags, candles, and flowers were distributed to each of the graves.

Strauss Group announces 1.5% price hike, Tara and Unilever raise prices by an average 3.5%.

The committee was created due to the State Comptroller's criticism recommends removing the Police Internal Investigations Unit from the control of the Prosecutor's Office.

Jewish lawyers represent Arab clients in the race for control of land stolen from Jews in the East Jerusalem Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood.

Hundreds of young haredi men reported to the Tel Hashomer draft office and embarked on their journey into IDF service, 'It's not to be taken for granted.'

In an interview that will be aired on Israel's Memorial Day, the President of Israel spoke with Arutz Sheva about the rift in Israeli society and called for unity.

The parents of the hostage, Alon Ohel, attacked the international organizations providing aid to Gaza but not caring for their son: 'What country provides medical care to one side, knowing that there are wounded hostages in danger who are not receiving medical care?'

'My son's mission, apparently, was to save souls from the Jewish Nation,' Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of Ori, who was murdered in Hamas captivity admits.

'I accuse. I accuse UNRWA. I accuse the UN. I accuse the Secretary-General. And I accuse all those who deprive the most attacked country in the world — Israel — of its most basic right to defend itself,' Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar says.

Israel's State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman, revealed that in addition to auditing the failures that led to the October 7th Massacre, his office is looking into the government's treatment of the hostages and their families.

Adv. Tzion Amir, government representative to the High Court, hinted that Netanyahu's staff do not want to deal with cross-examination: 'These are things that are better not said.'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar demands urgent discussion on the cancellation of 200 shekel banknotes or specific series that reached Gaza, threatens to advance the move through a government decision and legislation if necessary.

Shin Bet Chief reveals to a bereaved father that he will leave his post soon, and claims: 'There's no political or ideological matter here.'

The ambassadors, who represent countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, heard from the Prime Minister at length about various issues.

Elad Gabayan served until recently as a source for the Jewish Department in the ISA, where he received perks that included 'dark money' and date coaching.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at JNS' International Policy Summit, speaks about how Israel broke the Iranian axis. 'My military secretary came in and gave me a note: 'Done.''

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) and Jewish National Fund–USA, combine efforts once again to bring Lone Soldiers and parents together after long separation.

Netanyahu to the ministers before submitting an affidavit against the Shin Bet Chief: 'What you will reveal about what Ronen Bar ordered an hour before the massacre, including transcripts, will shock you.'

Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.

Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered the establishment of a special investigation team for the fire in the Beit Shemesh region. The team believes that someone started the fire deliberately.

I fire broke out in the Prat Stream in the Binyamin Region. Firefighters are battling difficult terrain to battle the blaze and rescue hundreds of hikers from the area.

Ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, Tzohar has published a prayer for the transition from Memorial Day to provide a source of inspiration and comfort amidst the ongoing war.

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'

Central Command chief Avi Bluth rejected a request from a minor who was expelled from Judea and IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams, claiming that he poses a danger to regional security.

The mayor of Haifa committed that he will not allow singer Lina Makoul to perform in municipal events after she declared a performance in 'Haifa, Palestine'
