Ex-Mossad chief: ‘Iranian threat is moral challenge, not just strategic’ The Memorial Day ceremony held at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem was a beautiful, sorrowful tribute to the bereaved families of the servicemen and women who were killed over the past 18 months. Natan Galula May 1, 2025
‘Proud to represent our nation,’ says lone soldier from Canada “I come from a Zionist home—love for Israel was everything,” says Cpl. N, 20, who serves as a combat fitness instructor based in Ramat Aviv. Amelie Botbol April 30, 2025
Three arrested after brawl at controversial Israeli-Palestinian memorial Local Likud Party branch head Racheli Ben-Ari Sakat called those participating in the event at Ra'anana's Beit Samueli synagogue "traitors," and vowed that the protest was just the "opening shot." JNS Staff April 30, 2025
Katz: IDF must remain ‘barrier between enemies and our people’ "Our hearts are with the fallen, their families, and the wounded. We are determined to achieve a clear victory—without compromise—whether in Gaza, Southern Lebanon, or northern Samaria. We will defend ourselves against any threat,” said the Israeli defense minister. JNS Staff April 30, 2025
Honoring the fallen: Lone soldiers remembered in Jerusalem ceremony A total of 43 lone soldiers were commemorated for this year's Yom Hazikaron. JNS Staff April 30, 2025
IDF units launch memorial runs honoring fallen soldiers Troops across elite IDF units commemorated Memorial Day with dedicated races and navigation events. JNS Staff April 30, 2025
Herzog leads Memorial Day ceremony at Western Wall The Israeli president called for unity and vowed to return the hostages from Gaza • Since last Memorial Day, 319 soldiers have fallen, and terrorism has claimed 79 more victims. Joshua Marks April 30, 2025
IDF chief honors the fallen, vows to strengthen Israel’s security Marking Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir calls to rebuild from loss, defend Israel’s future, and uphold the legacy of generations past. JNS Staff April 29, 2025
At one settlement, four fallen soldiers and a terror victim Psagot's Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Weitzen discusses dealing with the painful loss of his son and four other members of the community. Tal Weiss April 29, 2025
