This practice has been observed by many Israelis traveling on memorial days, with the Israeli airline making it available for all in flight.
More than 4,500 people attended and thousands of viewers watched the memorial, which is the largest English-language memorial in Israel.
Co-Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem spoke at Yom HaZikaron Memorial, shared a message of faith and resilience
Chairman Larry A. Mizel spoke at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem's Yom HaZikaron Memorial, urged to keep the memory of the fallen and build unity
"Perhaps more than ever, the sound of this memorial siren is also a true alarm, commanding us to unite and to come together," President Isaac Herzog said.
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at English-language Yom HaZikaron gathering at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem
"In the Givati Brigade, Memorial Day is not merely symbolic. It is deeply rooted in the heart of the brigade and hearts of the fighters and commanders."
At the ceremony, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana was interrupted by a bereaved father who said Ohana "did not deserve to speak about my son."
WATCH: The Ceremony for Israel’s English-speaking community to be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 starting 7:50 pm.
WATCH: Ceremony for Israel’s English-speaking community to be held on April 29 at 18:45.