Remembrance Day

Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

Annual Bible Quiz brings Jewish world together on Israel's Independence Day, and more.

After the next election: Let the government govern

Too often, Israel’s policies depend on what the Americans will agree to, what Palestinians will say, and how the Saudis will react. But you can’t achieve what you don't define.

Netanyahu shuns traditional Independence Day events; Opposition: goal was to avoid demonstrations

A person reportedly shouted "garbage" and "bring back the hostage" at Netanyahu as he was exiting one of the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Looking at a split screen on Independence Day

Every day in Israel is Independence and Remembrance Day, and we can never forget the sacrifices made by so many to establish the country and bring it to the great heights it achieved.

14/05/2024

Remembering the unsung American and Canadians heroes in Israel

Since 1967, the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel has held an annual ceremony to recognize fallen Israeli soldiers from North America.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2024

A nation in trauma: A tribute to a hero, Oz Daniel

This month, Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day and Remembrance Day, mourning Holocaust victims and fallen heroes like Oz Daniel, who was killed on Oct. 7 and abducted to Gaza.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2024

Chaos at ceremonies: Mourners confront government members during speeches

Mourners yelled out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he spoke at a ceremony on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, and one man flew an Israeli flag that said "7.10" on it as he spoke.

13/05/2024

Netanyahu: It's us or them – Israel or the Hamas monsters

What is at stake, Netanyahu said, is Israel’s “existence, liberty, security and prosperity.”

Marking Remembrance Day in an increasingly complex Israel

So, the question we are all asking ourselves right is: How is it even possible to mark these days in a way that is meaningful, respectful, and appropriate? 

We must celebrate this Independence Day to show our enemies they will not win

This year, we can look within and see the bravery and heroism in the hearts of each and every one of us.

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