This year will be unlike any other as Israel mourns the loss of countless security forces and victims of terror killed since October 7, and we pray for our soldiers still fighting in the war.
Those on the site can light virtual candles in their honor. They will also have a place to write personalized condolences to the loved ones left behind that will be hand-delivered to the families.
All four were 19-years-old, had the rank of Sergeant and were soldiers in 931st Battalion of the IDF's Nahal Brigade.
Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI) Memorial Forest – Sha’ar Hagai
As soon as the security forces discovered the emerging terrorist organization, a divisional effort began with the cooperation of intelligence units, the Shin Bet and the Border Police.
Since the beginning of the war, about 4,000 wanted persons have been arrested throughout the West Bank, about 1,700 of whom are associated with the terrorist organization Hamas.
After the IDF conducted research and mapping work in recent weeks, it was determined that airstrikes destroyed tunnels used by Hamas in Operation Protective Edge.
Sunday's march followed a similar protest led by the Valor Forum Saturday night, following Saturday's reports that Hamas will likely accept a hostage deal in the coming days.
Throughout the day on Wednesday, IAF fighter jets and aircraft struck over 30 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, including weapons storage facilities, terrorist cells, and additional infrastructure.
As part of the operation, IAF fighter jets struck over 50 military targets.