On the eve of Israel's Memorial Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu paid tribute to Israeli soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.
Addressing communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Jewish state, President Reuven Rivlin stressed the need for national unity.
Since Israel was founded in 1948, numerous wars have taken a heavy toll on its small population. With a mandatory draft, most Israelis have lost someone on the battlefield.