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News and updates about Memorial Day

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.

Watch: Memorial Day commemorated in Gaza

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.

IDF Chief of Staff embraces 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.

IAF aircraft salute the fallen

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.'

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

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.

'October 7th brought back the pain and fear'

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.

Bereaved sisters remember fallen brothers

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.

Thousands break out in song: 'Acheinu kol beis Yisrael'

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.

Son plays his fallen father's song - at the cemetery

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.'

It's us or them - Israel or the Hamas monsters

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.

Sullivan, Israeli counterpart discuss alternatives to Rafah

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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.

Avraham Fried sings at Memorial Day ceremony

Watch:

"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.

"In your blood you shall live"

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.

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

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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.

Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

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.

'This is  a day for the whole nation'

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.

Memorial beam lights up Defense Ministry building

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.

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

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.

Over 25 thousand have fallen in Israel's wars

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.

Torch lighting ceremony will be pre-recorded

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 shooting victim returns to scene of attack

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.

Hotovely dedicates speech to the Dee family

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.

Erdan reads names of terror victims, leaves Security Council

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.

Diaspora Jews join Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

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.

Terror victims' brother marks bar mitzva at military cemetery

Bereaved father recites Kaddish at regional memorial ceremony

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

Bereaved father recites Kaddish at regional memorial ceremony

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.'

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

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.

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

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.

Watch: Memorial Day siren and Psalms at the Western Wall

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 ceremony honors fallen haredi soldiers

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.

Jewish Agency marks 75th anniversary of Kfar Etzion Battle

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

Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery

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.

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

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.

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

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.

'All ministers are invited to our Memorial Day ceremonies'

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.

Hatikvah sung at Memorial Day ceremony in 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.

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

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.

Father, younger brother of Hallel, Yagel Yaniv recite kaddish

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.

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

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: Memorial Day commemorations begin at the Western Wall

Watch live:

Masa Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

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

Masa Israel Memorial Day Ceremony

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.

Families of terror victims gather to mark Memorial Day

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.'

'Israel was acquired through many trials and tribulations'

'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.'

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

MDA honors fallen first responders

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

MDA honors fallen first responders

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tears of heartbreak and joy

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.

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies

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

Rabbi Leo Dee to recite Yizkor prayer at Independence Day event

'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.

'If only for one sacred day'

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.

Bereaved families planning to block ministers on Memorial Day

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.

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

Memorial Day 2023:

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Keep the disagreements out of the cemeteries'

MK Sa'ar: We don't want to create a situation where cemeteries become a place of political confrontation.

'Keep the disagreements out of the cemeteries'

Netanyahu calls for unity on Memorial Day

PM calls on politicians to leave debates outside the cemeteries to allow Israelis to mourn together next week.

Netanyahu calls for unity on 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.

Coalition, Opposition MKs seek show of unity on Memorial Day

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."

Gantz responds to intimate photos distributed online

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.

Israel's memorial days and inexcusable hyperbole

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.

Bill targeting joint Memorial Day ceremony introduced

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.

Leave political conflict out of Memorial Day