Memorial Day

Netanyahu:

'After 10/7, the TikTok gen. 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."

Live:

Israeli Memorial Day opening ceremony

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

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.'

In their memory, we stand

IDF Chief of Staff honors fallen ahead of Memorial Day

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Israel’s fallen soldiers in a stirring message ahead of Memorial Day, calling on all to remember their sacrifice, support bereaved families, and uphold the mission of defense, unity, and resilience.

Eve of Memorial Day:

Tribute ceremony held on Mt. Herzl

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.

Prayer to bridge between Remembrance and Independence Days

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.

Special report:

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

934 people have been murdered in acts of terror since October 7th, 2023, of which 778 were murdered during the massacre itself. Of those murdered since the war began, 615 were men, 319 were women, 58 were children under the age of 18, and 76 were foreign nationals.

Ahead of Memorial Day 5785:

The number of Israel's fallen stands at 25,417

Since last Memorial Day, 316 fallen soldiers have been added to the tally, along with 61 disabled veterans who passed away due to their disabilities and were recognized during the year as fallen soldiers of Israel's wars.

Watch: Memorial Day commemorated in Gaza

Every soldier in the 401st Brigade received a kit containing a memorial candle, matches, a photo and the name of one of the fallen, along with a memorial sticker.

IDF Chief of Staff embraces bereaved families

After the memorial ceremony for casualties of war at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi walked through the cemetery and met with bereaved families.

'We will fly over in reverence'

IAF aircraft salute the fallen

IAF jets and helicopters flew over Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem and the Pilots' Mount just outside the capital in a missing man formation to mark Memorial Day.

Pres. Herzog: We mourn the victims - and we will rebuild

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Memorial Day ceremony for victims of terror attacks, promises that 'together, and only together, we will rebuild anew.'

Miriam Peretz to Arutz Sheva:

'October 7th brought back the pain and fear'

Twice bereaved mother, Miriam Peretz, tells Arutz Sheva about her feelings and work since the war began and about her hope for the future.

Words of Longing

Bereaved sisters remember fallen brothers

Two sisters, Tamar Elad-Appelbaum and Michal Greenglick, remember the brothers they lost and the powerful meaning of music in their lives.

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.

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:

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.'

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.

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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.

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"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.

Herzog:

A nation's cry has been heard nonstop since October 7

At Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, President Herzog shares stories of the heroes who fell defending the people of Israel on October 7 and during the war.

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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.

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.

Memorial beam lights up Defense Ministry building

Helipad on Defense Ministry rooftop to be lit up with Israeli flags and the word 'Yizkor,' massive memorial candle to be projected onto the structure, along with the number of Israel's fallen.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Our obligation to all is one: to be a shield for our people'

The IDF Spokesperson on Thursday published the statement by Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commemorating Memorial Day.

Ahead of Memorial Day:

Over 25 thousand have fallen in Israel's wars

711 servicemen and women fell during the Swords of Iron War, 637 of them were IDF soldiers, 39 were members of local security response teams, 68 were police officers, and 6 were ISA agents.

Regev decides:

Torch lighting ceremony will be pre-recorded

The Minister of Transportation, who is in charge of the torch lighting ceremony at the conclusion of Memorial Day, decided it will take place without an audience and will be recorded in advance.

Memorial Day shooting victim returns to scene of attack

Mordechai Gidon returned today to the spot where a terrorist shot him on Israel's Memorial Day.

Memorial Day in London:

Hotovely dedicates speech to the Dee family

Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom speaks at Memorial Day ceremony in London, dedicates remarks to Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee.

UN desecrates Memorial Day:

Erdan reads names of terror victims, leaves Security Council

Israeli Ambassador to the UN accuses Security Council of 'crossing all lines' with session criticizing Israel on its Memorial Day.

Diaspora Jews join Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

1,000 Jews from 50 nations in Israel for World Mizrachi’s World Orthodox Israel Congress attend Memorial Day event.

Terror victims' brother marks bar mitzva at military cemetery

Hundreds sing in honor of bar mitzva of Tzur Yaniv, who lost older brothers Hallel and Yagel in terror attack earlier this year.

Bereaved father recites Kaddish at regional memorial ceremony

Rabbi Leo Dee recites the Kaddish prayer at the central Memorial Day ceremony in Gush Etzion.

Haredi MK: 'Our enemies do not differentiate between us'

Dep. Min. Uri Maklev urges unity and mutual responsibility. 'The foundation of our existence is our unity.'

Victims of Terrorism Memorial:

Herzog: Let us cast off our arguments and wrap ourselves in pain

President Herzog commemorates victims of terrorism at Mount Herzl ceremony on Memorial Day.

Watch: Memorial Day siren and Psalms at the Western Wall

Two-minute Memorial Day siren is followed by Psalms at Western Wall, in moving ceremony attended by hundreds.

Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen haredi soldiers

1,200 people attend special Memorial Day event honoring Israel's fallen haredi soldiers, including from Nahal Haredi.

Memorial Day:

Jewish Agency marks 75th anniversary of Kfar Etzion Battle

The Jewish Agency holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror and antisemitism around the world.

Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery

Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, Knesset Speaker Ohana attend Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Defense Min. Gallant says some bereaved families want gov't representatives to attend memorial ceremonies.

Israeli Memorial Day:

Israel commemorates 24,213 fallen soldiers, 4,255 terror victims

31 civilians murdered in terror attacks over past year, with 59 soldiers added to the list of the fallen since last Memorial Day.

Head of Gush Etzion Council:

'All ministers are invited to our Memorial Day ceremonies'

Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council Shlomo Ne'eman makes clear: All ministers and MKs from all parties are welcome here.

Moving:

Hatikvah sung at Memorial Day ceremony in Bnei Brak

Hundreds take part in Memorial Day ceremony in memory of fallen residents of Bnei Brak.

Hallel and Yagel's sister:

'Despite the price we paid, we continue to love'

Sister of two brothers who were murdered in Huwara speaks at Memorial Day event in the Knesset.

Watch:

Father, younger brother of Hallel, Yagel Yaniv recite kaddish

Tzur Yehuda Yaniv, whose Bar Mizvah is tomorrow, recites kaddish mourners prayer with his father at Western Wall Memorial Day ceremony.

President Herzog: The siren is the sound of the State of Israel

President Isaac Herzog’s speech at the State Opening Ceremony for Memorial Day at the Western Wall.

Watch: Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities with minute-long siren.

Watch live:

Masa Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

This will be the largest English-language ceremony in the world, with hundreds of thousands viewing.

Watch live:

Families of terror victims gather to mark Memorial Day

OneFamily is a non-profit that supports victims of terrorist attacks and their families.

Netanyahu:

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

During memorial ceremony at Yad LeBanim, PM addresses Mahane Yehuda ramming. 'They think they will uproot us from here.'

'Let's put our anger and disagreements aside for Memorial Day'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls to honor Memorial Day, 'respect those who fought for the country and fell for it.'

MDA honors fallen first responders

Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Day for soldiers who fell in Israel's wars, and the victims of terror.

MK Matan Kahana to INN:

'The government is legal, the ministers should be respected'

MK Matan Kahana of the National Unity Party speaks to INN about protests against ministers at Memorial Day ceremonies.

Ben Gvir announces:

'I will come to Memorial Day ceremony in Be'er Sheva'

National Security Minister: Those who send soldiers to battle must also attend the Memorial Day ceremony.

Op-Ed:

Tears of heartbreak and joy

Baruch Ben-Yigal’s story is a perfect metaphor for the indelible link between death and rebirth that is Israel’s curse and blessing.Op-ed.

Due to families' objection:

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

Several ministers announced they would not attend Memorial Day ceremonies after some bereaved families protested their presence.

Rabbi Leo Dee to recite Yizkor prayer at Independence Day event

Husband, father of victims of Passover terrorist attack chosen to recite prayer at State opening ceremony for Israel's 75th Independence Day

'If only for one sacred day'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Memorial Day obliges us to come together and focus on the things that connect us.

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

Bereaved families reportedly planning to prevent ministers from entering cemeteries at a number of cities in Israel.

MK seeks opposition partner:

'I support idea of attending Memorial Day ceremonies in pairs'

'Even if protests begin, we must not hurt bereaved families,' MK Orit Strock emphasizes.