ISRAEL MEMORIAL DAY (12 images)

Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day is Israel's official Memorial Day. In 2010, Israel honored the memory of 22,684 soldiers killed in the line of duty and 2,431 civilian terror victims.
The siren is heard all over the country and lasts for one minute, during which Israelis stop everything (including driving, which stops highways) and stand in silence, commemorating the fallen and showing respect. Many national-religious Jews say prayers for the souls of...
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Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day is Israel's official Memorial Day. In 2010, Israel honored the memory of 22,684 soldiers killed in the line of duty and 2,431 civilian terror victims.
The siren is heard all over the country and lasts for one minute, during which Israelis stop everything (including driving, which stops highways) and stand in silence, commemorating the fallen and showing respect. Many national-religious Jews say prayers for the souls of the fallen soldiers at this time as well. The official ceremony to mark the opening of the day takes place at the Western Wall, at which time the flag of Israel is lowered to half staff.
A two-minute siren is heard the following morning, which marks the opening of the official memorial ceremonies and private remembrance gathering which are held at each cemetery where soldiers are buried.
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