Each year, Israel observes two somber days of remembrance within a week, followed by Independence Day celebrations throughout the country. The connection is profound.

Yom Hazikaron tells us that we are part of a community that witnesses and remembers in order to learn and care and build.

The event used foreign funds to promote the Palestinian narrative, pushing an 'immoral equivalence between terror victims and terrorists,' said NGO Monitor.

Memorial Day in Israel includes a two-minute siren nationwide in which nearly the entire country literally stops in its tracks to commemorate the fallen.

Israel's Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel's fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.

On Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, the country pays tribute to its fallen soldiers and terror victims.

Although public gatherings to honor Israel's fallen and celebrate independence have been cancelled due to coronavirus, there are many great ways to pay tribute and virtually participate.

This is a beautiful, moving video that pays tribute to the many IDF soldiers who have given their lives defending their land.

Let's not wait until Memorial Day to express gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price to establish and protect the Jewish state.

Ahead of Yom Hazikaron, consider honoring Israel's fallen heroes by doing acts of kindness in their memory.

Israel's Memorial Day and 73rd Independence Day are coming up, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation will be very different this year.

We must remain grateful to the soldiers and all who have given their life for the State of Israel and to those who fight for freedom everywhere in the world.

The March of the Living, followed by the arrival in the thriving Jewish state, is an emotional experience for young Jews like no other.

'When they come to kill, there’s no difference between Arabs and Jews,' says Christian-Arab IDF fighter Youssef Haddad.

Let us demonstrate the difference between man and beast by recognizing God’s role in the State of Israel as well as in everything we do.

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

Take down the walls, allow the pain to flow and experience the loss, educator Ari Abramowitz urges young Jews on Yom Hazikaron.

The Jewish state observes its national day of mourning for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

An anecdote related to the recent return of the remains of a soldier who went missing in battle over three decades ago exposes the depth of Israel's dedication to its fallen soldiers.

In this deeply moving video, Israelis share how they face life after staring down terror.

'Cute and scary at the same time!' tweeted Emily Schrader, who posted this video.

So many innocent people were murdered in Israel in senseless car rammings, stabbings, and other acts of terror.

Recalling Ohad Shadmi, a pilot and squadron commander, whose family helped protect the Jewish state in the skies and on the ground.

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.