The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mount-herzl/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mount Herzl | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mount-herzl/ 32 32 In bellicose Memorial Day speeches, leaders vow to keep fighting; Netanyahu heckled https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-bellicose-memorial-day-speeches-leaders-vow-to-keep-fighting-netanyahu-heckled/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806928 Defense minister says Hezbollah leader will 'pay with his head'; protester interrupts PM when he says he brought back all the hostages from Gaza; Gantz warns of 'deceptive calm'

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]]> Moshe Yitzchak Katz, Israeli-US soldier killed in Lebanon, laid to rest in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-us-soldier-moshe-yitzchak-katz-killed-in-lebanon-laid-to-rest-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:57:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791531 Katz, who moved to Israel from Connecticut to serve in the military, is remembered by loved ones as a loyal friend and a proud soldier

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]]> At Rabin memorial ceremony, Herzog warns Israel ‘once again on the edge of an abyss’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-rabin-memorial-ceremony-herzog-warns-israel-once-again-on-the-edge-of-an-abyss/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:05:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3680414 President calls for country to stick to Trump's Gaza deal, take opportunities for peace as was 'Rabin's vision'; late PM's grandson calls for nation to push extremism to margins

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]]> Marking 2 years since war began, Netanyahu says Israel ‘determined to complete victory’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/marking-2-years-since-war-began-netanyahu-vows-israel-determined-to-complete-victory/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:20:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666640 At state memorial ceremony, PM hails IDF gains, vows return of 'every last hostage,' warns enemies rearming; Herzog urges probe into Oct 7 'failure,' decries resurgent 'polarization'

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]]> Their bodies returned from Gaza, Guy Illouz and Cpt. Daniel Perez laid to rest in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-their-bodies-returned-guy-illouz-and-cpt-daniel-perez-laid-to-rest-in-israel/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:54:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666169 Released captive Matan Angrest eulogizes Perez, his 'admired' tank commander; Illouz's father laments that Hamas 'murdered his soul;' Herzog urges no rest until all hostages back

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]]> Reporter arrested for a post cheering killings of IDF troops, as fifth soldier buried https://www.timesofisrael.com/reporter-arrested-over-post-cheering-troop-slayings-as-fifth-soldier-buried/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:16:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3594515 Haredi journalist Israel Frey detained after calling world 'a better place' after deaths of soldiers in Gaza; hundreds of ultra-Orthodox attend Jerusalem funeral for Moshe Shmuel Noll

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]]> As Israelis mark Memorial Day, PM honors troops who ‘broke the grip of our enemies’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israelis-mark-memorial-day-pm-honors-troops-who-broke-the-grip-of-our-enemies/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:23:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538560 Netanyahu heckled by protesters at Mount Herzl who urge him to free the hostages and to resign; key torch-lighting ceremony marking transition to Independence Day nixed due to fires

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]]> Five soldiers killed in Lebanon are mourned, including 3 religious Zionist teachers https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-soldiers-killed-in-lebanon-are-mourned-including-3-religious-zionist-teachers/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:39:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3406484 Among the dead are beloved Jerusalem school rabbi, volunteer who gave stranger a kidney, ex-PM Bennett's son's teacher, called up mid-class; all in reserves for nearly a year

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]]> PM jeered as leaders stress need to free hostages at memorials for Gaza war victims https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-urges-return-of-hostages-as-israel-marks-memorial-day-for-gaza-war-casualties/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:12:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3405866&preview=true&preview_id=3405866 Two official events at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem commemorate soldiers and civilians killed; pair of Gaza border kibbutzim refuse to participate in ceremonies

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]]> Israel holding second national day of mourning for Oct. 7 victims on Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-set-to-hold-second-national-day-of-mourning-for-oct-7-victims-on-sunday/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:03:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3405306 Separate official ceremonies for slain civilians and soldiers to take place at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl; Kibbutz Nir Oz members won't attend after PM ignores invite to visit

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]]> District planners approve controversial ‘Jerusalem Burj,’ rebuff most objections https://www.timesofisrael.com/district-planners-approve-controversial-jerusalem-burj-rebuff-most-objections/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:44:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3380912 Deputy Mayor Havilio vows to keep up opposition, says planners have broken own rules on building height and don't think about preserving character of capital

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]]> 11 funerals for IDF commanders, soldiers held across Israel as nation mourns https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-funerals-for-idf-commanders-soldiers-held-across-israel-as-nation-mourns/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:41:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3312941 Troops killed in three separate incidents in Gaza laid to rest at funerals from north to south; Druze village of Beit Jann delays Eid al-Adha celebrations for day of mourning

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]]> ‘Hero of Israel’: Thousands pay last respects to officer killed in hostage rescue op https://www.timesofisrael.com/hero-of-israel-thousands-pay-last-respects-to-officer-killed-in-hostage-rescue-op/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:41:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3308795 Arnon Zmora's widow eulogizes 'a sweet man full of laughter, sensitivity and compassion'; in tearful tribute, uncle of rescued hostage says families have 'unbreakable alliance'

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]]> ‘You took my children’: Netanyahu heckled as Memorial Day marked at national cemetery https://www.timesofisrael.com/you-took-my-children-netanyahu-heckled-as-memorial-day-marked-at-national-cemetery/ Mon, 13 May 2024 12:07:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3288726 At military cemeteries across the country, somber ceremonies focus on the heavy losses of October 7; Gallant says war against Hamas will shape Israel's future 'for decades to come'

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]]> Planned ‘Jerusalem Burj’ skyscraper draws opposition over proximity to landmarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/planned-jerusalem-burj-skyscraper-draws-opposition-over-proximity-to-landmarks/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:01:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3259940 200 objections lodged against plans for 200-meter tower, designed by Burj Khalifa architect's firm, to overlook Yad Vashem and Mount Herzl military cemetery; would be capital's tallest building

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