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"Israel Defence Forces (IDF) personnel and families of those killed in the ongoing regional conflict gathered at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to mark Yom Hazikaron, the country's annual Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. Footage showed families and IDF personnel arriving at the cemetery, laying flowers, and pausing in silence during the nationwide one-minute siren. Later, protesters could be seen interrupting the official address, holding a sign reading ‘Government of Death’, referencing Israel's legislative and military policies, including the recent passing of a law authorising the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism. These demonstrations sparked heated confrontations, with several mourning families attempting to tear down signs and shouting for respect. Similar disruptions were reported across the country, including at the Druze village of Isfiya and during the Prime Minister's speech at Mount Herzl, where hecklers accused the political leadership of failing to secure the return of all hostages or provide accountability for the ongoing 2026 conflicts. Observed annually in late April or early May, Yom Hazikaron is one of Israel’s most sombre occasions, marked by memorial ceremonies and moments of silence across the country. This year, it was commemorated from sundown on April 20 to sundown on April 21. The final ceremony of Israeli Memorial Day is held at Mount Herzl National Cemetery, marking the end of Yom Hazikaron and the start of Israel’s Independence Day. Unlike most countries, which separate remembrance and independence, Israel connects the two through law. Independence Day begins the moment Memorial Day ends, reflecting the belief that independence is inextricably linked to those who sacrificed their lives for it."
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