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Bereaved mother:

'No angel stopped the knife, our hero is gone'

Harel's father, Rabbi Ahiad Etinger, was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack in 2019. Harel was one of the first soldiers to fall in battle in southern Lebanon.

President Herzog:

'I'm sorry we failed to bring Hersh home safely'

Israeli President speaks at funeral of murdered hostage Hersh Goldin-Polin. 'From here, I call upon the international community: The time to act is now: Bring them home.'

Police Command Sergeant Major Hadas Brentz laid to rest

Command Sergeant Major Hadas Brentz was murdered together with two other policemen in a terrorist shooting attack near Hebron yesterday.

'I'm watching over you'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Murdered hostage's wife:

'Thank you for saving me, I love you'

Yagev Buchstab, whose body was recovered from Gaza yesterday, was laid to rest at the Nirim cemetery on Wednesday evening.

Following the family's request

Moving: Thousands participate in funeral of lone soldier

Thousands participated in funeral of Sergeant Major Jordan Cooper, who died of a rare allergic attack. The funeral took place at Ganei Ester Cemetery in Rishon Lezion.

Fallen IPS warden laid to rest:

'He fought until the last moment'

Yochai Avni, who was found murdered in his apartment earlier this week, remembered as beloved family man who loved the land and to photograph nature.

Thousands attend funeral of Gerrer Rebbe's wife

Thousands, led by the Gerrer Rebbe, escorted the former Rebbe's wife to rest yesterday. Her sons paid tribute: 'She enlightened her children with her wisdom and intelligence.'

The haunting picture from Rafael Kauders' funeral

Yehudit, Rafael Kauders' widow, and his children Hedva, Miriam, and Hillel, stood over the fresh grave and saluted their father on his final journey - each wearing a beret.

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.

World Mizrachi CEO at son's funeral:

'Humanitarian issue would end if hostages returned'

Rabbi Doron Perez addresses US and free world at funeral of his son Captain Daniel Perez, who was murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7. 'Time for world to say humanitarian crisis is Hamas's responsibility.'

Live:

Yitzhak Zeiger, killed in Eli shooting, laid to rest

Zeiger, 57, was a volunteer with multiple organizations. He was laid to rest in the presence of MKs, the Chief Rabbi, and his friends and family.

Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest after falling in Gaza

Edna Ben Basat says she "was sure you had a special protector" at her son's funeral a day after he fell defending Israel.

Watch:

IDF soldier Binyamin Meir Airly is laid to rest

IDF soldier who fell in battle against Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip laid to rest.

'You fell a hero's death'

Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter is laid to rest

Major (res.) Moshe Yedidya Leiter, Company Commander of Battlion 697 of Brigade 5515, was killed in battle with Hamas over the weekend.

Parents of fallen officer:

'Rose remains part of us and of Israel'

The parents of fallen Border Police officer Rose Lubin pay their last respects to their daughter.

Rabbi of fallen officer from Atlanta: 'Rose was a Jewish hero'

Rabbi Binyomin Friedman, Rabbi of the Ariel congregation in Atlanta, bids farewell to fallen Border Police officer Rose Lubin.

Singing at brothers' funeral: Main thing is not to fear

At the request of the family, famous song of the words of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov sung at funeral of Noam and Yishai Slotky.

US town demands 6 months notice of rabbi's funeral

The town of Chestnut Ridge in the United States made an unusual demand of a hasidic court.

Tel Aviv terror attack:

Tearful farewell for murdered patrolman

Thousands accompanied Chen Amir, the patrolman murdered in the attack in Tel Aviv, on his final journey.

Shilo Amir's last journey:

Soldier murdered near Kedumim laid to rest in Jerusalem

Hundreds of friends and family members taking part in the funeral procession of Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Live Coverage:

Tens of thousands bid farewell to haredi leader

"His heart stopped as he was studying": Thousands of police officers were called in to secure and direct the funeral procession.

At funeral of Hasidic singer:

Lipa Schmeltzer eulogizes close friend, crowd sheds a tear

Hundreds of friends and family take part in funeral of Michoel Schnitzler, who passed away suddenly in New York on Friday.

Multiple people shot outside DC funeral home, at least 1 dead

Police attempting to identify shooter who fled the scene after shooting multiple people outside funeral home attending a funeral.

Prof. Shalom Rosenberg passes away at the age of 88

Prof. Shalom Rosenberg's funeral will take place today (Sunday) at 4:00 PM at the Jerusalem Community Funeral Home in Har HaMenuchot.

With cries in the background:

IDF chief cantor recites prayer at funeral of murdered brothers

Chief cantor of the IDF recites “El Malei Rachamim” prayer during funeral of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv.

Forty men ensure UK Holocaust survivor has minyan at funeral

British Holocaust refugee association finds mourners to attend funeral of elderly survivor who had no living family.

Elad ax massacre victim Shimon Ma'atuf laid to rest

Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli attends funeral. Daughter: My father was murdered because he was a Jew.

Watch: Thousands line streets of Brazil for Pelé's funeral

Brazilians came out in throngs for the funeral procession of the 'most iconic sportsmen of all-time,' who died last Thursday.

Grandchild born to Rabbi Mordechai Sternberg during his funeral

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says Jewish people lost a leader who cared about the entire people.

Nashville:

Two injured in drive-by shooting at church

Two people injured while walking out of church from a funeral. Their injuries are not life-threatening.

Crowds honor major Belz figure on his last journey

Rabbi Yisrael Zvi Rothman, prominent Belz mentor, passes away at the age of 70.

Watch: IDF major killed by terrorists is laid to rest

As her son is laid to rest, mother of fallen IDF Major Bar Falah asks for the song, 'Mommy's Hero' to be played at the funeral.

Foreign Min. asks Israelis to attend funeral of childless man

Working with multiple other bodies, Israel's Foreign Ministry brings body of 57-year-old childless Israeli home from Bulgaria for burial.

Pres. Herzog to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Israeli President to represent Jewish State at funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, express condolences to royal family, British people.

Watch: Rabbi Shalom Cohen is laid to rest

Rabbi Shalom Cohen, President of the Shas Council of Torah Sages and dean of the Porat Yosef Yeshiva, is laid to rest in Jerusalem.

Hundreds of thousands expected to attend funeral of Torah sage

Police preparing to close roads ahead of funeral of Rabbi Shalom Cohen in Jerusalem.

Thousands expected at funeral of Eidah Hachareidit leader

Police to block roads in Jerusalem to make way for funeral procession, drivers asked to find alternate routes.

Sinai accident:

Matan Luzon laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of Matan Luzon, one of two Israelis killed in the accident in the Sinai Peninsula.

6-year-old killed in head-on collision laid to rest

Only father of Matan Zinman able to attend funeral as rest of the family remains in the hospital following head-on collision.

Trump in attendance as first wife laid to rest

"A very sad day, but at the same time a celebration of a wonderful and beautiful life," says Trump before funeral of Ivana Trump.

"The nation is mourning"

Watch: Funeral of Kurt Rothschild

Funeral of philanthropist Kurt Rothschild begins in Jerusalem.

At least five wounded in shooting at Wisconsin cemetery

Multiple people shot in southeast Wisconsin during funeral of man who was fatally shot by a police officer.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Appalled by scenes from funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh'

EU's Josep Borrell accuses Israel of "disrespectful behavior" towards participants in funeral of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Jenin.

Israel Police:

'Rioters took journalist's casket against her family's wishes'

Israel Police explains what led to violent clashes at funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh: Mob seized her coffin, then refused to return it.

Biden on reporter's funeral:

'An investigation must be opened'

Biden on violent clashes at funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh: I do not know all the details, but I know that an investigation must be opened.

'Deeply disturbing'

Israel criticized following clashes at journalist's funeral

White House Press Secretary: Images from funeral of Al Jazeera reporter "deeply disturbing". Rep. Tlaib: Violent racism.

Violent clashes at funeral of Al Jazeera reporter in Jerusalem

Violent clashes break out during funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh, as Arabs begin throwing rocks at police.

Israelis come from across country to funeral of Amir Khoury

Haredi, religious Jews pay respects to Christian Arab policeman who gave his life to stop Bnei Brak terrorist attack

One million people expected at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

The Tel Aviv Police have prepared a contingency plan for an event of this magnitude and will present it to authorities for approval.

The challenge of an honest eulogy

Saying goodbye:Rabbis are often anxious standing before a funeral chapel filled people each wondering "how the rabbi will handle this one.”

Jonathan Pollard's last words to his wife Esther

Jonathan Pollard: 'Esther fought for me for 30 years, I owed it to her not to give up.'

Watch: Funeral of Esther Pollard

Thousands attend funeral of wife of Jonathan Pollard in Jerusalem.

'Ofek, come back!' A father's tears at military funeral

A thousand people attend funeral of Ofek Aharon, one of the 2 soldiers who were killed in a friendly-fire incident last night.

Jewish leaders denounce Nazi flag outside Rome church funeral

Jewish leaders in Italy outraged after neo-Nazis draped a Nazi flag over a coffin after a church funeral and also performed Nazi salutes.

Fallen officer's mother: I cannot go on with my life

Israelis from all over the country attend funeral of fighter who was shot by a terrorist on the Gaza border.

Rabbi Yehoshua Zuckerman laid to rest

Senior religious Zionist rabbi among leaders of Har Hamor yeshiva laid to rest in Jerusalem.

IDF cadet dies in training

Shili Westland, a cadet in the IDF's Training Base 1, has been declared dead following an unspecified medical incident on base.

Thousands gather for Rabbi Wosner's funeral

Thousands accompany the sage to his final rest.

Thousands flout restrictions to attend Tamra funeral

Thousands attend funeral of young man killed in shootout with police last night in Tamra, ignoring Health Ministry regulations.