Watch and get a taste of how Israeli Independence Day started and is celebrated around the world, from the street parties and ceremonies in Israel to festivals all around the world.
The ceremony included clips about those who fell in Israel’s wars and in terror attacks, with an emphasis on lone soldiers from countries in the Diaspora.
Every year on Israeli Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Berthe Badehi tells the story of her grandson, Lt. Gil, who was a platoon commander in the IDF Armored Corps.
Each year, Israel observes two somber days of remembrance within a week, followed by Independence Day celebrations throughout the country. The connection is profound.
The event used foreign funds to promote the Palestinian narrative, pushing an ‘immoral equivalence between terror victims and terrorists,’ said NGO Monitor.
Memorial Day in Israel includes a two-minute siren nationwide in which nearly the entire country literally stops in its tracks to commemorate the fallen.
Israel’s Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel’s fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.
Although public gatherings to honor Israel’s fallen and celebrate independence have been cancelled due to coronavirus, there are many great ways to pay tribute and virtually participate.
We must remain grateful to the soldiers and all who have given their life for the State of Israel and to those who fight for freedom everywhere in the world.
An anecdote related to the recent return of the remains of a soldier who went missing in battle over three decades ago exposes the depth of Israel’s dedication to its fallen soldiers.
Israel came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks.
With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.
If you’ve ever been in Israel for Yom Hazikaron—the Memorial Day for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish homeland—chances are you will never forget it.
Israel begins its 68th Independence Day celebrations this year on Wednesday evening, April 22. Festivities will continue throughout the day on Thursday.
For the families of fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims, loss and loneliness are the norm. Yet this past weekend 130 bereaved families gathered together for Shabbat in a Jerusalem hotel to share both grief and comfort in advance of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Memorial Day, on Wednesday.
Israel came to a standstill on Wednesday to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,477 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks who have died over the course of the last 150 years.
In this hauntingly beautiful video, Keren Hayesod/United Israel Appeal expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of fallen IDF soldiers.
A picture says a thousand words. These pictures will tell you so much about the people of Israel – their courage, their humanity and their hopes for peace.
Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it’s a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. “They can never kill the spirit of this nation.”
A unique aspect to the Jewish State is the observance of a somber Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, followed by joyous Independence Day festivities.
Ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the Defense Ministry’s commemoration branch is launching a new smartphone app with information on all events held by bereaved families across the country and throughout the year.
We must remain grateful to the soldiers and all who have given their life for the State of Israel and to those who fight for freedom everywhere in the world.
On the occasion of Israel's 67th anniversary, the prime minister and security leadership recognized those who dedicate their lives to the security of the state.