Yom Hazikaron is a deeply emotional day for Israel as we remember and honor those who have fallen in defense of the Jewish State.

Israel came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks.

A picture says a thousand words. These pictures will tell you so much about the people of Israel - their courage, their humanity and their hopes for peace.

A new memorial honoring more than 23,000 fallen IDF soldiers was unveiled ahead of Memorial Day 2017, when the official dedication took place.

On the eve of Israel's Memorial Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu paid tribute to Israeli soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.