Mount Herzl

Over son's grave

Bereaved father sings haunting song about sacrifice

During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.

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.

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Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

About 125 flag-bearers from across the IDF will march on the Mount Herzl plaza in formations symbolizing technological innovation.

Argentine President Milei to light Independence Day torch

Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.

Heartbreaking

Yair Volansky breaks down while reciting Kaddish for his son

Yair Volansky today accompanied his son, Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. During the recitation of the Kaddish prayer, he was overcome with tears.

'We were always proud of you'

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky laid to rest

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a 21-year-old Jerusalem resident, who fell in battle in Lebanon, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Jordan River tragedy

Man who drowned trying to rescue his son laid to rest

Uriah Sarousi, who drowned yesterday while trying to save his son who was swept away in the Jordan River, has been laid to rest.

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Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

A state memorial ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers whose burial places are unknown was held on Tuesday at the Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

'Increase the light':

Chanukiya from Palestine Square lit on Mt. Herzl

The fifth Hanukkah candle was lit this evening at the Mount Herzl National Memorial Hall using the chanukiya which Brigade 401 fighters lit candles in at Palestine Square in Gaza a year ago.

Live from Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Efi Feldbaum laid to rest

Sergeant (res.) Efi (Yona Ephraim) Feldbaum, who fell in the southern Gaza Strip, is being laid to rest at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.

President Herzog: 'We will never forget their sacrifice'

Speaking at memorial ceremony for victims of October 7 massacre and those who fell in the war since, Israel's President Isaac Herzog reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Israel's fallen soldiers and bereaved families, honoring their courage and sacrifice.

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Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the 'Swords of Iron' war against Hamas in Gaza begins at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by Israel's heads of state and the heads of the security establishment.

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Fallen solider Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay, who fell during operational activity in Khan Yunis 3 months after his wedding, is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

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.

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.'

Defense Minister threatens:

'Hamas will witness IDF's strength as never before'

'We'll leave no stone unturned until we bring back all our fallen,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises at IDF memorial ceremony.

Chief Rabbi eulogizes:

'Fallen soldier is at the highest level in heaven'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks at funeral of Sergeant Uriel Peretz, a haredi soldier who was killed in battle in Gaza.

Yona Brief laid to rest:

'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, who passed away yesterday from wounds sustained 14 months ago while defending Israel on October 7, laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.

Friendly fire

There is more than one kind of friendly fire, sometimes it refers to a bullet shot in error, sometimes it describes the conflagration caused by baseless internal hatred.

'One culprit, 120 hostages':

Bereaved father disrupts President's speech

A state memorial ceremony was held on Mount Herzl in memory of the fallen soldiers of Operation 'Protective Edge'. A bereaved father's outburst caused a temporary halt to the ceremony.

Staff Sergeant Eliya Hilel laid to rest

Eliya, who was murdered in a ramming attack in Samaria last night, remembered as one of the best soldiers who saved his comrades in Gaza.

Bereaved families:

'We won't allow extremists to burn down the country'

Families of people killed on October 7 and soldiers who fell in Gaza hold press conference at Mt. Herzl criticizing violence at recent anti-govt. protests.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

National Memorial Hall honors fallen heroes of October 7

394 commemorative plaques unveiled on Mount Herzl in honor of soldiers, police, and security forces who have fallen in battle with Hamas.

Corporal Hillel Ofen Z"L laid to rest on Mount Herzl

The burial of Hillel Nehemia Ofen, who died after collapsing in training, had been postponed due to the army's request for an autopsy.

Watch: Rabbi Leo Dee recites Yiskor at Independence Day ceremony

Israel celebrates 75 years:

Watch: Torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl

Israel celebrates its 75th Independence Day after commemorating Memorial Day.

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Holocaust survivor surprises his granddaughter on Mount Herzl

Holocaust survivor Yaakov Meir Dimenstein visits his granddaughter, who will be flag bearer at the Independence Day torch lighting ceremony.

Yamam soldier Noam Raz to be buried on Mount Herzl

Youths from Ofra stand with Israeli flags to pay tribute to Yamam soldier killed in firefight with terrorists on Friday.

Live: Independence Day Torch Lighting ceremony on Mt. Herzl

Israel's 74th Independence Day begins.

Bereaved mother: The people of Israel give me hope

Luba Mosko, whose son fell in the Second Lebanon War, tells INN how the public's turnout on Memorial Day helps her.

A Flag for each grave:

Heroes who fell defending Israel remembered

'Flag for the Fallen' ceremony held on Mt. Herzl in honor of those who fell defending Israel and her citizens ahead of Memorial Day.

Congolese President visits Mount Herzl

WZO chairman Yaakov Hagoel hosts President of Congo and his wife on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Mount Herzl is disappearing

There is a cataclysmic traffic jam on the highways of our national existence, and it is not easy to remain optimistic

Watch: Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mt. Herzl

Ceremony marking switch from Memorial Day to Independence Day begins with no audience this year due to coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: Second Lebanon War was just - but mismanaged

Memorial for fallen of 2006 Lebanon war on Mt. Herzl. President Rivlin: We won't allow Iranian consolidation in Lebanon or Syria.

IDF soldiers refuse to visit Rabin's grave

4 soldiers refuse to visit grave of former PM on ideological grounds, flee base to escape discipline.

Rivlin: Anyone who tries to harm us will be defeated

Israeli president speaks at ceremony for the fallen of the Six Day War. 'The State of Israel is ready and prepared for every scenario.'

Haredi soldier who fought to be Mount Herzl standard bearer

Sergeant Major Shlomi Ben-David, member of Safed haredi family, is unique IDF cadet in festive torch-lighting ceremony.

French Foreign Minister lays wreath at grave of Shimon Peres

Grandson of former president, French FM visit grave of Shimon Peres, recall Peres' contributions to Israel-France relations.

Israel honors its fallen with understated architectural gem

New memorial for fallen soldiers takes visitors on a 'reverse journey in time,' director says.

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

World Zionist Organization celebrates the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Watch: What is Memorial Day Like for Bereaved Parents?

Parents of fallen soldiers speak on the nuances of a national Memorial Day - and how it brings the nation together.

'Only Readiness to Fight Can Deter and Decide War'

Netanyahu addresses central Memorial Day ceremony after sirens sound for nationwide two minutes of silence.

'We Return Here to Remember the Fallen'

IDF Chief of Staff conducts flag-laying ceremony ahead of Memorial Day. Eizenkot: we offer our support to bereaved families.

Groundbreaking Israelis Will Light Torches on Independence Day

Sports and Culture Minister Limor Livnat approves list of 14 groundbreaking Israelis to light torches at official Independence Day ceremony.

Hezbollah attack

'Where You Should Have Buried Me, I Bury You'

Funeral of Major Yochai Kalengel, 25, killed in Hezbollah's attack on the IDF Wednesday, held at Moutn Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Indictment in Stage Collapse that Killed Soldier

Indictment filed over 2012 case of Hila Betzaleli's z''l tragic death during rehearsal for Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl.

Watch: Official Independence Day Celebrations

The tears of Memorial Day make way for the joy of freedom as Israel's 66th Independence Day kicks off.

'Memorial Day About Coming Together as a Country, People'

Young Judaea participants explain to Arutz Sheva on Monday what Memorial Day means to them.

IDF Remembers 69 Soldiers Who Drowned on Board INS Dakar

Memorial service for the 69 sailors of the INS Dakar held at Mount Herzl. Gantz: 'We do not stop our quest to find missing soldiers.'

Rivlin: Shamir was 'an Unbreakable Rock'

Knesset Speaker eulogizes former prime minister, who will be buried later Monday.

Herzl Museum Presents: The 1st Interactive Zionist Wall

Herzl Museum reveals the first interactive Zionist wall, meant to educate about Zionism using the most up-to-date technology.

Independence Day Ceremony to be Held as Usual

Officials decide to hold the Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl as usual. Female soldier killed in stage collapse to be honored.

IDF Officer Killed in Mt. Herzl Stage Collapse

A female IDF officer, 20, was killed in a stage lighting collapse during an independence day rehearsal; several soldiers and civilians hurt