Israel

During an address at Israel's Memorial Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, Katz discussed lessons from the October 7 Hamas attacks and Iranian threats against Israel.

Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of hostile acts begins Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, Iyar 1, 5785, at 8:00 p.m. and continues throughout Wednesday, April 30, Iyar 2, until the closing ceremony at 8:00 p.m.

"It was a day I will never forget," said former hostage Emily Damari in an Story she posted on the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, which is observed today.

Masa Israel Journey is holding its 17th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad La-Shiryon in Latrun (Israel's official memorial site), bringing together more than 4,500 expected attendees in what will be the largest English-language commemoration of its kind, with countless more viewers participating online.

Moti Maman, 73, discussed the assassinations of senior Israeli security officials and conducting terrorist activities in Israel. €5,000 were also forfeited from his account, in addition to the 10-year prison term.

Bar will conclude his term on June 15 after 35 years of service: "All systems collapsed, the Shin Bet failed to provide a warning". Bar addressed the fight for the agency’s independence: "Clarification is needed regarding institutional protections". 

The second day of the JNS Conference, being held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, is hosting senior political figures from Israel and the US, including US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.

Thousands expected to gather on April 29 for the international memorial ceremony to honor fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims.

The visit is expected to focus on preparations for a possible strike on Iran and defensive measures against its potential retaliation if President Donald Trump opts to activate the military option.