Israel is observing Memorial Day, a somber annual commemoration that has taken on added significance this year in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack and the war it ignited.
Roughly 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage on Oct. 7, according to the Israeli authorities.
“Memorial Day is always special in Israel, but this year will be even more intense.”For Israelis whose loved ones are still in Gaza, the day is particularly painful.
On Monday evening, the Memorial Day observances will end and Israel will shift to celebrating the country’s 76th Independence Day.
Her two children, Yagil and Or, were taken hostage on Oct. 7 and held in Gaza for weeks.
Persons:
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s, Mount, Herzi Halevi, ”, Eyal Brandeis, Brandeis, “, Goren’s, Avner, Nir Oz, Goren, Renana Gome, Gome’s, Yair, ” Ms, Gome, ” Johnatan Reiss
Organizations:
Monday, Palestinian
Locations:
Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, Israel, Gaza, Sufa, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv