Memorial Day

Coalition, Opposition MKs seek show of unity on Memorial Day

MKs Tal, Michael Biton seek to have representatives of the coalition and the opposition side-by-side during Memorial Day ceremonies.

Benny Gantz

Gantz responds to intimate photos distributed online

Gantz wants "to replace the government and serve Israeli society from right and left. But politics should not enter the cemeteries."

Israel's memorial days and inexcusable hyperbole

President Herzog conveyed an appropriate Yom Hashoah message, but the people who most needed to heed it weren’t listening. Op-ed.

Bill targeting joint Memorial Day ceremony introduced

MK Tzvi Sukkot introduces bill allowing Finance Minister to cut funding for joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony.

Bipartisan letter:

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day

Over 90 MKs from both the coalition and opposition call on the public not to bring arguments into military cemeteries.

What has this country come to?

Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Head of Yad Lebanim hopes 'politicians will stay away from Mount Herzl on Memorial Day.'

Watch: Bikers parade in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day

Thousands of cyclists rolled through Washington as onlookers said they 'wouldn't be here today' if it weren't for American soldiers.

Memorial Day in the USA is a sad joke

It is appalling to see the day set aside to remember those who sacrificed for their country dedicated to sales on consumer items. Opinion.

First time:

Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery

National ceremony for fallen soldiers in the Netherlands includes the playing of “Hatikvah” as both countries mark memorial days.

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bamba, Coke, Memory is a special initiative that uses the life story of Major Yochai ‘Juha’ Kalangel to inspire others in acts of gratitude.

Pollard: We need independence from this government

Jonathan Pollard visits family of Rina Shnerb, accuses government of caring more about her murderers than about her.

Memorial Day:

Bereaved father tells Jonathan Pollard how family grew from loss

Jonathan Pollard visits family of Rina Shnerb on Israel's Memorial Day, learns of their response to tragedy.

'Suffocating pain'

Bereaved families explain shouts at Bennett during ceremony

Families of terror victims tell Israel National News why they shouted at the prime minister during state Memorial Day ceremony.

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

Memorial ceremonies held across IDF units and at monuments in memory of the fallen on Israel's Memorial Day.

After screaming at minister, bereaved families apologize

'We know how much you do for bereaved families,' bereaved fathers tell Interior Min. Shaked following another person's outburst earlier.

Shouts of 'shame on you' directed at Interior Min. Shaked

As Interior Min. Shaked delivers Memorial Day speech, attendee shouts, 'Shame on you, disgusting!' at her - & she defends him to the crowd.

Jewish Agency leader:

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honoring victims of war, terror, and anti-Semitic attacks held at Jewish Agency courtyard.

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Over 1,000 participate in memorial event for fallen soldiers, tailored to the haredi community.

Why do some haredim choose not to stand for the siren?

A member of Bnei Brak's religious community says the media always focuses in on a marginal minority, trying to sow seeds of hatred.

Zionism and sacrifice:

Jordan Besemhoun and Eli Kay

Two stories of true Zionism and sacrifice. The stories of two victims of terror and war. Watch.

Losing two sons - a Navy officer and an Air Force pilot

Barak Itkis fell in the line of duty as an Israeli Navy officer. His brother Amichai died a few years later.

Commemorating in the parks:

David Solomonov and Dan Uzan

Longing family and friends talk about their beloved who were killed and about the special way to commemorate their loss.

In tears, Knesset Speaker talks about his fallen brother

MK Mickey Levy speaks about his younger brother, Pinchas, who fell in the Jordan Valley more than 30 years ago.

Writing to the fallen:

Terror victims Ilona Hanukayev and Marla Bennet

Marla and Ilona were killed in the 2002 terror wave. In this memorial video, their beloved write them letters.

Exclusive footage:

Arabs arrested after shooting fireworks during siren

Watch: Arabs in Lod arrested after shooting fireworks during the siren of the eve of Memorial Day.

Watch:

Tragedy inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song

After his first Shabbat ends with an unspeakable tragedy, Shimon Ilan’s resilience inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song, Ein Davar Ra.

Moving: 7-year-old sings in memory of her fallen brother

7-year-old Moriah Yahalomi moved the audience when she dedicated a song to her brother Netanel, who was killed in an operation in 2012.

'Memorial Day is what gave us Independence Day'

Israel National News speaks with Mordechai Solomonov about his son David OBM, who was killed in action.

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Songs in memory of the fallen at the Knesset

Israel's leaders and leading artists participate in Memorial Day ceremony at the Knesset.

IDF Casualty Officer:

'For them, every day is Memorial Day'

Maj. Yael Hermolin: "It's my privilege to be there for the families of those men and women in whose merit we have a state."

Live: Memorial Day ceremony for haredi community

Haredi community remembers Israel's fallen in ceremony with 1,200 in attendance at Heichal Shlomo.

Live: 'OneFamily' Memorial Day ceremony

Bereaved families speak of the loss of their loved ones who fell in defense of Israel at the OneFamily Yom Hazikaron Ceremony 2022.

Live:

Remembering the fallen around the world

Masa hosts live Memorial Day ceremony for hundreds of thousands of Jews around the world.

Memorial Day:

Herzog: In cemeteries, arguments fall silent

Israel pauses to remember all who fell in defense of the nation.

Bereaved families return offensive gifts to Defense Minister

Representatives of bereaved families outraged by clocks given by Defense Ministry with Christian, Islamic symbols but no Jewish symbols.

Bennett on Memorial Day:

'This is our 3rd and last chance, don't let hatred destroy it'

PM calls all Israelis 'brothers' in call for unity at ceremony to mark start of Israel's Memorial Day.

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.

General closure on Judea, Samaria, Gaza for Independence Day

Closure to be imposed on Tuesday afternoon in advance of Memorial Day.

Survey:

1 in 3 Israelis want Memorial Day separate from Independence Day

Poll reveals high level of dissatisfaction with treatment of bereaved families. 33 percent of Israelis considered leaving country last year.

Memorial Day

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day and until today, 56 people have been added to the tally. Memorial Day begins with one-minute siren on Tuesday night.

US college students sign fake petition to 'cancel' Memorial Day

Campus Reform ask Georgetown students what they'd like to do about Memorial Day celebrations.

U.S.: Extreme weather on the horizon

With snow in Vermont, rain in the Rockies, and a heat wave in the south of the country, Americans brace for tough weather this Memorial Day.

Chief of Staff's "Three Mothers" Speech - translated to English

On the eve of Israeli Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi gave a speech titled "Three Mothers". We now present the full translation.

Infuriating footage from the military cemetery

Extremists may have burned flags, wreaths, at IDF cemetery. 'They're a provocative handful, don't deserve to be called haredim,' MK says.

Max Steinberg's adoptive siblings visit his grave

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Michael & Sharona, 'adoptive siblings' of lone soldier Max Steinberg. 'He's our brother, and it's an honor.'

Liberman: 'We will beat the enemy - unambiguously'

Yisrael Beytenu chair warns: If Israel is forced to face danger, we will know how to beat the enemy, clearly and unambiguously.'

Shouts at Netanyahu during state memorial ceremony

Participant at state memorial ceremony disrupts PM Netanyahu's speech. 'Shame on you, now's not the time for politics.'

For the first time, woman views where her brother fell in 1948

For the first time ever, Tamar Shachar views the scene of the 1948 Gush Etzion battle, where her brother fell.

Store selling pork open on Israeli Memorial Day

In central Israel, a store selling non-kosher food remained open in defiance of Memorial Day laws. 'We are only filling orders,' store said.

Arabs hurl rocks at religious Jews - because of microphones

Hundreds of Arabs riot near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, hurling rocks and glass bottles at civilians and police officers.

Erdan: Many of these modern heroes came from the U.S.

Israel's Embassy in Washington hosted the main ceremony to commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror

MK Matan Kahana: We have forgotten that we are brothers

MK Matan Kahana speaks at Memorial Day ceremony, stresses importance of unity among Israelis.

IDF Chief of Staff salutes 'The Three Mothers' on memorial day

General Kochavi connects matriarch Rachel with the mothers who lost children building and defending the State of Israel.

Live: Yom Hazikaron memorial ceremony at the Western Wall

Israel marks Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

“Yizkor” in 60 countries: Masa’s Virtual Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

Hundreds of thousands of Jews around the world, from Morocco to New Zealand, will take part tonight in Masa’s Virtual Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

Foreign Ministry commemorates its fallen

Ahead of Memorial Day, Foreign Ministry announces live broadcast of ceremony commemorating those who fell during diplomatic service.

Watch: Flag-laying ceremony for Israel's casualties of war

Ceremony ahead of Memorial Day, in the presence of the Chief of General Staff of the IDF.

23,928 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day, 43 people have been added to the list of fatalities.

New rules for Memorial Day

The IDF has published new instructions for the public as Memorial Day approaches.

Memorial Day and US Jewish Heritage Month: Jewish WWI heroes

1,100 Jews were cited for valor at the end of WWI. Three Jewish soldiers received the Congressional Medal of Honor.