Funeral

Mourning Khamenei: More than a funeral, far from closure - opinion

The funeral was not just a religious occasion but a platform for Tehran to rewrite its narrative about the war and its aftermath.

Mourners wave a national flag as the gather to pay tribute to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla on the second day of funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 5, 2026.
Mourners carry a coffin during a symbolic funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Najaf, Iraq March 3, 2026.

Revenge: The word that echoed across Tehran - opinion

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran, air defense systems activated - report

A vehicle carrying the coffin of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes its way as people attend Khamenei's funeral procession, in Najaf, Iraq, July 8, 2026

Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei arrives in Iraqi holy city for funeral processions


From dream to reality: The history of Mount Herzl as Israel's National Cemetery

From the beginning, the goal of the National Cemetery was to be "the largest and most magnificent in the country."

Bereaved Israelis seen at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, in Jerusalem, May 12, 2024

Hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Lieberman's funeral celebrates bipartisan spirit and political tolerance, honoring his warmth and commitment to reconciliation.

 JOE LIEBERMAN

Funeral of IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez from South Africa takes place in Jerusalem

Captain Daniel Perez's funeral was held in Jerusalem, although his body is still held by Hamas. A coffin with blood belonging to Perez gathered at his tank’s last battle site was lowered to the grave

 IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez

Navalny to be buried on Friday, wife fears possible arrests

The Kremlin has denied state involvement in his death and has said it is unaware of any agreement to free Navalny prior to his death.

 Flowers and a portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are seen near the Russian embassy in Paris, France, February 16, 2024

How IDF big data saved Israeli mourners from mass casualty Hamas attack

Lotem analysts broke down Hamas’s rocket firing patterns, which they had gathered using new big data digital gathering tools.

 Trails of smoke are seen as rockets are fired from Gaza towards Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 12, 2023.

Bnei Brak Yeshiva announce death of Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker z"l

Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker was known to be dedicated to the spiritual development of his students and was a leading figure in the Haredi community.

Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker

Jewish man killed in Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine

Artyoom Reznik's home Jewish community in the city of Kharkiv mourned his loss.

Artyom Reznik, who was killed by Russian rocket fire.

Wife of fallen soldier: How many more orphans, widows will there be in Israel?

“Yehonatan, pray that we succeed,” she said during his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

 IDF St.-Sgt. (res.) Elisha Yehonatan Luber, 24, buried in Jerusalem.

A shiva call and legacy planning - opinion

Nothing like a war to make you start thinking about the legacy you would like to live.

 FAMILY AND friends walk behind the coffin of Sgt. Lavi Ghasi, 19, at his funeral yesterday in Modi’in.

'Make my shiva a week of family, friends,' fallen IDF soldier asks in will

"He freed us from many doubts. He left with a full heart, out of great love," said Sarit Zussman, the soldier's mother.

 Family and friends of First Class (res.) Ben Zussman mourn at his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on December 4, 2023, he was killed during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.