Israel Memorial Day

DM Katz on Israel's Memorial Day: 'The State of Israel is still fighting for its existence and future — our independence is not given to us without a price'

'No agreement will change Iran's fundamental ambitions' warns former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen during Memorial Eve address

President Herzog and Chief of Staff Zamir Honor the fallen at the Western Wall while warning that national solidarity is essential to Israel's survival

As every year, a first one-minute siren will sound throughout the country on Monday at 8:00 pm and a second two-minute siren on Tuesday at 11:00 am

The mother of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg tells "60 Minutes" about her efforts to bring her son home in an emotional interview published on the eve of Memorial Day

Today, there are roughly 111,000 Holocaust survivors living in Israel, of whom 37% receive allowance from the state • Welfare Minister: 'A staggering figure that highlights the urgency of the moment'

The fire comes as Israelis around the country are collected in military cemeteries to commemorate Memorial Day, with the ceremony in Latrun canceled and evacuated due to the fire

After a situation assessment with relevant authorities, Transportation and Culture Minister Miri Regev canceled the event • Instead, the recorded ceremony will be broadcast

A symbolic empty chair was placed in memory of the IDF soldiers whose bodies are still held by Hamas

A two-minute siren will sound at 11:00 am in memory of the fallen, kicking off ceremonies at military cemeteries throughout the country

Dozens of extreme right-wing activists rioted outside a Reform synagogue where a ceremony was held, with some even breaking inside • Police secured those leaving the building, 3 rioters were arrested

The ceremonies honor fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, from the establishment of Israel until the current war against Hamas

Olympic medalist Oren Smadja, the officer who rescued citizens on October 7, and the Gazan captivity survivor Emily Damari were selected, while Ben Shapiro has stirred controversy for being chosen

This year's Memorial Day holds particular significance, as the nation remembers not only its fallen heroes but also the victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza

"This tearing – a symbol of Jewish mourning, it is a symbol of the mourning and sorrow of an entire people in this year – a year of national mourning"

Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who is in charge of planning the event, announced the changes which will see groups rather than individuals light the traditional torches

The event hosts the annual torch-lighting ceremony, marking the closure of Memorial commemorations and the opening of Independence Day celebrations

'Shame! This discussion desecrates the memory of the fallen. We will not take part in it,' says Gilad Erdan

Many Israelis who went to the cemetery for Memorial Day sang "Mazal Tov" to the young boy

For many Israeli newcomers and tourists, "Mike's Place" is an island of sanity

Israel commemorates 4,255 victims of terrorism against the Jewish people

Israel commemorates the 24,213 fallen soldiers and 4,255 victims of terrorism

One man wounded in moderate condition

Israelis commemorate the 24,213 fallen soldiers and 4,255 victims of terror