Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostile acts begins Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, Iyar 1, 5785, at 8:00 p.m. and continues throughout Wednesday, April 30, Iyar 2, until the closing ceremony at 8:00 p.m.
"It was a day I will never forget," said former hostage Emily Damari in an Story she posted on the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, which is observed today.
A senior Palestinian source confirmed to Israel Hayom that Hamas leadership is now willing to discuss Israeli demands for the terror group to disarm and for its leaders to exit the Gaza Strip in exchange for ending the war.
Masa Israel Journey is holding its 17th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad La-Shiryon in Latrun (Israel's official memorial site), bringing together more than 4,500 expected attendees in what will be the largest English-language commemoration of its kind, with countless more viewers participating online.
A senior Hamas official claims the terrorist organization rejects partial and temporary solutions. Despite statements from Egyptian officials, Israeli sources say no progress has been made in the talks so far, but the presence of the professional Israeli team in Egypt could enable a swift breakthrough if understandings are reached.
Families demand explanation as negotiation source confirms official count remains at 24 living hostages in Gaza.
A report published by the Health Department of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum warns the time elapsed since October 7 increases risk that remains may become unrecoverable, unidentifiable, or impossible to examine for cause of death.
Sources reported that the terrorist organization prevented the Lebanese army from searching a site attacked by Israel in Dahiyeh on Sunday. The strikes occurred in areas south of the Litani River, north of the river, and in Dahiyeh, a suburb of Beirut.
Moti Maman, 73, discussed the assassinations of senior Israeli security officials and conducting terrorist activities in Israel. €5,000 were also forfeited from his account, in addition to the 10-year prison term.
Reuters reported that negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza had reached a "significant breakthrough." However, an Israeli official responded, stressing: "The reports are inaccurate; no agreement has been reached."
