The event, which kicked off two days of D-Day anniversary observances, paid tribute to the troops who shaped history during the dangerous mission to reach beachheads and fight in German-occupied France.

Because a petition to the High Court of Justice to halt illegal construction and restore the status quo at the site was rejected, construction continues and Israeli sovereignty is being trampled.

Israeli first lady Nechama Rivlin buried on Mount Herzl. President thanks nation for outpouring of support after hundreds of Israeli pay last respects. "Thank you everyone for your care and love for this great woman," he says.

Adelson, who is the publisher of Israel Hayom, says she is proud of what she has achieved for the Jewish people and the world of medicine. Israel Hayom Editor-in-Chief Boaz Bismuth presents Adelson with a special Israel Hayom front page, featuring an article about her and her work.

A former believer examines “man’s most ambitious attempt to supplant religion.” A new edition of Dr. Joshua Muravchik's book, “Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism" was published last month.