The event will include readings of memories and longing, prayer episodes, memorial performances about the fallen, memorial songs and the reading of the names of the fallen.

The ceremony unites Jews from across the globe in remembrance of the victims of terror and the fallen Israeli soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the State of Israel.

Sirens in Upper Galilee due to suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft

Home Front Command: Incident of hostile aircraft in Upper Galilee has concluded

Arutz Sheva meets participants of the International Bible Contest which will take place on Independence Day. "Every step you take there's Bible all around.”

<p>The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said thatt, following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration, it was determined to be a false alarm.</p>

Israel begins commemorating its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities, the first since the October 7 massacre.

<p>President Isaac Herzog wore a torn shirt during the ceremony marking the start of Memorial Day at the Western Wall this evening. In Judaism, tearing one's shirt is a symbol of mourning undertaken by close relatives at their loved one's funerals.</p>