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
Ben Shapiro to light torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony There will be 36 torchbearers at the ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. JNS Staff April 21, 2025
Independence Day logo focuses on hope after war The logo incorporates a graphic fusion of the Star of David and the number 77 symbolizing the bond and shared hopes among a diverse Israeli society. JNS Staff April 8, 2025
President Herzog’s address at official Oct. 7 memorial ceremony "I stand before you today, knowing that no words can mend the world that was destroyed," he said, during the official memorial on Sunday at Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem. Isaac Herzog Oct. 27, 2024
On Har Herzl with Ilan Cohen American Jews must learn from Israel's fallen soldiers. Alan Newman June 3, 2024
President Isaac Herzog’s Yom Hazikaron address Memorial Day for the Fallen of Israel's Wars and Victims of Terrorism 5784—12 May, 2024, Western Wall, Jerusalem. May 13, 2024
Israeli-American soldier killed in Gaza buried at Mount Herzl In his eulogy, the father of Maj. (res.) Moshe Yedidyah Leiter asked Joe Biden to "cease and desist" his calls for a ceasefire. Nov. 12, 2023
IDF soldier Lavi Lipshitz buried in Jerusalem The 20-year-old fought “bravely in a fierce battle,” said the Israeli military. Nov. 1, 2023
One arrested over threatening letter at Yoni Netanyahu’s grave A 26-year-old Kfar Saba resident admitted to writing the letter, which included threats against the life of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. July 2, 2023