Watch and get a taste of how Israeli Independence Day started and is celebrated around the world, from the street parties and ceremonies in Israel to festivals all around the world.

Many thousands joined in prayers of thanksgiving at the Western Wall on Independence Day, immediately following Remembrance Day.

The ceremony included clips about those who fell in Israel’s wars and in terror attacks, with an emphasis on lone soldiers from countries in the Diaspora.

Every year on Israeli Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Berthe Badehi tells the story of her grandson, Lt. Gil, who was a platoon commander in the IDF Armored Corps.

At a ceremony in Arara, Jews, Muslim and Christian Arabs, and Druze honored the memory of IDF fallen soldiers.

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

'You’re my lost boy, but you’re never gone.' Two bereaved mothers will forever mourn their sons, who became victims of terror.

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

'I am certain your fathers see you, are proud and are watching over you. They are happy when you are happy,' Sara Netanyahu told the group.

Honor Israel's fallen and hear the emotional testimonials of bereaved parents, spouses, sons, daughters, and siblings, sharing memories their loved ones.

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.

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 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.