Memorial day ceremonies begin in Jerusalem

30 April 2017, 4:19 pm

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Ceremonies marking Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism begins in Jerusalem at the building of Yad Labanim, an association of bereaved families.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat attend the ceremony that marks the beginning of a 48-hour period during which Israelis abruptly go from reflecting on national loss to celebrating their national independence.

Later, a minute-long siren will blare, and Israelis will bow their heads in memory of the 23,544 members of the country’s security forces who died while in active service.