Israel observes Memorial Day
An Israeli family visits the grave of a fallen soldier. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
An Israeli soldier lights a candle on the grave of a fallen soldier. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
An Israeli flag flies over the graves of fallen soldiers. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
An Israeli woman touches the grave of her son. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
An Israeli soldier sits by the graves of fallen soldier. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
Israelis stop during a 2-minute siren to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
Israeli military service members pay their respects, touching each brick representing their fallen comrades at the National Hall For Israel's Fallen during a Memorial Day ceremony. Pool Photo by Maya Alleruzzo/UPI
Israeli military service members pay their respects. Pool Photo by Maya Alleruzzo/UPI
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony at the military cemetery at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Pool Photo by Maya Alleruzzo/UPI
Netanyahu (L) and President Reuvin Rivlin take their seats at a Memorial Day ceremony. Pool Photo by Maya Alleruzzo/UPI
Netanyahu pays respects to wreaths honoring fallen soldiers. Pool Photo by Maya Alleruzzo/UPI
Netanyahu (R) presents a certificate for veteran soldiers during a ceremony for fallen soldiers of Israel's wars at the Yad LeBanim House in Jerusalem on Tuesday, on the eve of Memorial Day in Israel. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
Netanyahu speaks at a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers at the Yad LeBanim House. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
