Ben Shem News Today

TEL AVIV (JTA) - In an unusual politicization of Israels Memorial Day on Tuesday, several senior Israeli government officials faced protests at

In an unusual politicization of Israel’s Memorial Day, several senior government officials faced protests at ceremonies commemorating fallen soldiers.

For 75 years the day commemorating Israelis killed in action has been a moment of unity. This year, boycotts, protests and even violence are expected across 54 military cemeteries

For the majority of Israelis, Yom Hazikaron is the holiest day of the year. Now there is fear that this day will be profaned next week.

In letter, defense minister says lawmakers must refrain from divisive comments on ‘one of the most sensitive and sacred’ days of the year, as authorities seek to tamp down tensions

Opposition leader tells Likud minister tasked with organizing ceremony that 'in three months you have divided Israeli society, and no fake fireworks performance will cover that up'

Soldiers' commemoration organization calls on politicians not to attend events at military cemeteries; Gantz: We must put public debate aside, if only for one day

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Eli Ben Shem says bereaved families divided over judicial overhaul, with some opposed to politicians attending: 'They'll be pelted with eggs'

Wary of unruly political discourse sullying the memory of their fallen relatives, hundreds of families have signed a letter in which they've stressed the importance of making sure politicians do not use these events as a platform for their talking points