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Emotional Farewell:

Sgt. Noam Hamburger laid to rest

Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.

'I Wanted To See You A Father':

Hundreds gather to bid farewell to Maoz Recanati

Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.

“He devoted his entire life to Jewish Law"

Rabbi Aryeh Stern laid to rest

The funeral of Rabbi Aryeh Stern, former Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, was held today (Thursday) at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva after he passed away overnight at the age of 81.

Touvel’s commander: “A top-tier soldier"

Lt. Col. Naor Amihai described the fallen soldier’s character at the funeral, emphasizing his dedication and fighting spirit.

'We were always proud of you'

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky laid to rest

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a 21-year-old Jerusalem resident, who fell in battle in Lebanon, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Jordan River tragedy

Man who drowned trying to rescue his son laid to rest

Uriah Sarousi, who drowned yesterday while trying to save his son who was swept away in the Jordan River, has been laid to rest.

How a funeral led me to write history’s greatest comeback

Jewish history is not something we study from a distance. It is unfolding around us, in real time. The stories are not just ancient narratives. They are patterns. And those patterns keep repeating. Opinion.

Shield of Alumim

Final hostage, Ran Gvili, is laid to rest

Prominent figures speak at funeral of last hostage, fallen Yasam officer Ran Gvili, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Meitar.

Watch: Lone soldier Josh Boone is laid to rest

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.

Appeal To The Public:

Come to accompany Josh Boone on his final journey

The funeral of Josh Boone, a reserve soldier who served 725 days and died on Monday, will take place at 14:30 at the New Cemetery in Beersheba.

Brig. Gen. Amit Saar laid to rest

Brig. Gen. Amit Saar, who died at 47, was laid to rest in a military ceremony. The head of military intelligence eulogized him as 'A commander for whom sincerity and truth were a core principal.'

'You were my son, my friend'

Hundreds mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in Bondi attack

Hundreds gather in Bondi to mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was murdered in the terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah festival. His father-in-law urges the Jewish community not to fear.

'Since you left, a lot has changed'

Watch: The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.

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The Goldin family’s final journey with Hadar

On Tuesday evening, footage was released from inside the Goldin family’s vehicle as they accompanied the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin on his final journey - moments before his funeral.

Bereaved father's message to US

'We found many allies, good people that felt our pain'

Ruby Chen eulogizes his son Itay, 2 years after Itay was murdered on October 7. 'I apologize that it took two years to bring you back.'

2 years after falling

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.

Herzog at funeral

'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.

Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, may his memory be a blessing, who was returned this week, was laid to rest today at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

'Finally returned home':

Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save

Hundreds accompanied deceased hostage Sahar Baruch today on his final journey in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Live from Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Efi Feldbaum laid to rest

Sergeant (res.) Efi (Yona Ephraim) Feldbaum, who fell in the southern Gaza Strip, is being laid to rest at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.

'You can rest now, you're safe'

The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi

At the Nir Yitzhak Cemetery, thousands accompanied Tal Haimi to his final resting place after his body was returned from Gaza after 2 years.

Recovered hostage's daughter

'No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father'

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

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Moshe Zar laid to rest

Moshe Zar, who passed away at 88, was a noted figure in the purchase of land in Judea and Samaria and a veteran of Israel's special forces.

Ofra Keidar laid to rest 629 days after her murder & abduction

Ofra Keidar was laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri today (Thursday) after being held captive for 625 days, and 629 days after her abduction and murder during the October 7 massacre.

Yonatan Samerano laid to rest after 627 days in captivity

Yonatan Samerano will be laid to rest this evening, 627 days after he was murdered and kidnapped to the Gaza Strip.

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Excavator used by contractor killed in Gaza placed next to grave

David Libi was killed by an explosive device while working as an engineering vehicle operator in cooperation with the IDF.

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Funeral of baby Ravid Chaim

Ravid Chaim passed away at two weeks old after being delivered in an emergency procedure when his mother Tze'ela Gez was murdered in a terrorist attack.

Right before the funeral

Grandfather circumcises baby Ravid Chaim

Just before the family said goodbye to him, Ravid Chaim's grandfather performed the circumcision ceremony for the child delivered when his mother was murdered in a terrorist attack.

Tze'ela Gez laid to rest:

'You were the light of my life, the greatest gift I received'

Thousands turn out for funeral of mother who was murdered while on the way to the hospital to give birth.

At Yishai's funeral:

A brotherhood that won’t break — even in death

in Israel, we don’t leave each other behind. Even when we can’t stand—we show up. Op-ed.

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Funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz

Thousands pay their last respects to Rabbi Mazuz, the founder and head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva and one of the leaders of the Sephardi-haredi community.

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Hundreds bid farewell to Tsachi Idan at Bloomfield Stadium

Funeral procession for murdered hostage whose body was returned this week begins with farewell ceremony at the home stadium of Hapoel Tel Aviv, the team Tsachi was a fan of.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to his daughter Maayan

Tens of thousands expected to accompany Tsachi Idan on his final journey after his body was returned this week. His daughter Maayan was murdered in front of him on October 7.

President Herzog:

'Oded, I ask forgiveness that we did not protect you'

Israeli President delivers eulogy at funeral of Oded Lifshitz, calls for State Commission of Inquiry into failures that led to the October 7 massacre,

With IAF jets overhead

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral held in Beirut

Tens of thousands of people gathered for the funerals of Hezbollah's longtime secretary general and his successor Hashem Safieddine in Beirut.

Hezbollah announces 'grand public funeral' for Nasrallah

The funeral for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was eliminated by Israel, is scheduled for February 23, the group's current chief Naim Qassem announces.

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Funeral of Jimmy Carter

State funeral held for former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100.

Chief Rabbi eulogizes:

'Fallen soldier is at the highest level in heaven'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks at funeral of Sergeant Uriel Peretz, a haredi soldier who was killed in battle in Gaza.

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First sergeant Netanel Pessach laid to rest

First sergeant Netanel Pessach was laid to rest today in Gush Etzion after being killed in action in Gaza yesterday.

Murdered child laid to rest:

'Instead of buying him Tefillin, we bought a burial plot'

Thousands attended the funeral of Tuvia Simcha, the child who was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack near the tunnels checkpoint on Route 60 last night.

Yona Brief laid to rest:

'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, who passed away yesterday from wounds sustained 14 months ago while defending Israel on October 7, laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.

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Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered in the UAE last week laid to rest in Israel.

'A Hero and True Warrior':

Captain Yogev Pazy laid to rest

Captain Yogev Pazzi, killed in action in Jabaliya, was laid to rest today in the Gva'ot Bar cemetery.

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Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein laid to rest in Jerusalem

Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, killed in action in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem.

Heartbreaking:

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's children recite Kaddish

Rabbi Avraham Goldberg, the rabbi of the Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem who fell in battle in Lebanon, was laid to rest and no eye remained dry when his children recited the Kaddish prayer in his memory.

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.'

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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.

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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.