Tears of heartbreak and joy
Baruch Ben-Yigal’s story is a perfect metaphor for the indelible link between death and rebirth that is Israel’s curse and blessing.
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High Court rules in favor of Palestinians attending Memorial Day ceremony
The court unanimously accepts the appeal filed against Defense Minister Yoav Galant's decision, banning the entry of about 150 Palestinians from the West Bank to take part in a joint commemoration by Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel lost 59 soldiers since last Memorial Day
Overall, 24,213 soldiers have lost their lives in service to the nation since 1860.
Listen to the silence they commanded us in their death
This sacred day requires calm to set in all around us; it requires the solemn atmosphere of a longing for a loved one; of being alone with those who have left us. This quiet is what Israelis need more than ever after months of unprecedented polarization.
Israel prepares for Memorial Day to honor its fallen soldiers, terror victims
Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism will be marked with a series of state services nationwide until Tuesday night, at which point Independence Day celebrations are to begin.
