Memorial Day

Learning the Lessons Behind the Military Graves

In addition to paying respects to fallen soldiers, many come to military cemeteries Monday to hear the stories of the heroes and be inspired.

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem on Remembrance Day and quoted the Biblical prophet Isaiah.

PM Netanyahu honors fallen soldiers, says peace will come “only if we are prepared to defend our country.”

Israel and Jews world over memorialize the immeasurable loss of 22,682 fallen soldiers and over 2000 terror victims.

Prime Minister Netanyahu on Saturday night visited the grave of his brother Yoni, who fell during the rescue of kidnapped Israelis in Entebbe.

968 Israelis were killed and 17,000 wounded in terrorist attacks since 2000. That is an average of 96 people a year.