Remembrance Day

Chaos at ceremonies: Mourners confront government members during speeches

Mourners yelled out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he spoke at a ceremony on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, and one man flew an Israeli flag that said "7.10" on it as he spoke.

13/05/2024

Netanyahu: It's us or them – Israel or the Hamas monsters

What is at stake, Netanyahu said, is Israel’s “existence, liberty, security and prosperity.”

Marking Remembrance Day in an increasingly complex Israel

So, the question we are all asking ourselves right is: How is it even possible to mark these days in a way that is meaningful, respectful, and appropriate? 

We must celebrate this Independence Day to show our enemies they will not win

This year, we can look within and see the bravery and heroism in the hearts of each and every one of us.

What to watch this week as Israel marks two monumental days

There is a lot of television and movie programming this year that honors them and those they left behind, as well as Independence Day-themed content.

Israel is on a rollercoaster - and the ride weighs heavily on the Israeli public

This year, after October 7 and the inconclusive results of the last seven months of fighting, the situation is much more complicated than in previous years.

AACI holds memorial ceremony for North Americans who fell in battle and victims of terror

US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew was present and noted that more than 30 American citizens were murdered in the Hamas atrocities on October 7.

Ex-Mossad chief slams US hold on Israel aid, asserts need for force against Hamas

Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen criticizes Biden's delay in military aid to Israel, emphasizing the need for freedom to combat terrorism effectively.

Remembering the sacrifices of Israel's fallen on Remembrance Day

The Jerusalem Post, the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, and the Sylvan Adams Family Foundation held a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.

By LIOR NOVIK , YUVAL BARNEA
12/05/2024

Life halts across Israel as country marks Remembrance Day in wake of October 7

Since October 7, 766 security personnel fell in battle • 834 civilians were murdered by terrorists, including 782 who were 18 years old or younger.

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