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Israel commemorates war dead with nationwide pause, sirens

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Israel honors its soldiers and civilians killed in wars and militant attacks. Ceremonies and poetry readings were held at cemeteries for the over 24,000 people lost in Israel's conflicts. The occasion turns more festive at sundown with parties and military flyovers to kick off Independence Day.

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The Independent

Israel commemorates war dead with nationwide pause, sirens

Israel honored its soldiers and civilians killed in wars and militant attacks on Wednesday, with air raid sirens wailed nationwide for two minutes and citizens observing a moment of pause for Memorial Day

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Israel commemorates war dead with nationwide pause, sirens

Israel honored its soldiers and civilians killed in wars and militant attacks on Wednesday, with air raid sirens wailing nationwide for two minutes and citizens observing a moment of pause

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Hecklers interrupt Israel PM's Memorial Day speech on unity

Hecklers interrupted Israel’s prime minister for several minutes during a Memorial Day address in which he called for unity

2 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Sirens wail and people pause as Israel commemorates war dead

Israel has honoured its soldiers and civilians killed in wars and militant attacks, with air raid sirens wailing nationwide for two minutes and citizens observing a moment of pause for Memorial Day.

2 years ago·Ireland

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Washington Times

Hecklers interrupt Israel PM’s Memorial Day speech on unity

Hecklers interrupted Israel’s prime minister for several minutes during a Memorial Day address on Wednesday in which he called for unity, laying bare the country’s internal divisions even as it mourns its dead.

2 years ago·United States

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