Israel Observes National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims and Iron Swords War
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- Israel marks its first National Memorial Day for October 7th victims and the war.
- Knesset flags lowered to half-mast; ceremonies held at Mount Herzl.
- President, PM, Defense Minister to speak at state memorial events.
- Government to hold special session on October 7th events.
- Family memorial ceremony scheduled for October 7th in Tel Aviv.
Israel is observing its first National Memorial Day for the victims of the October 7th massacre and the ensuing "Swords of Iron" War. On Monday morning at 6:29 AM, national flags at the Knesset were lowered to half-mast in a ceremony attended by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Director-General Moshe (Chico) Edri, and Knesset Security Chief Superintendent Yoval Chen, accompanied by a guard of honor. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial for fallen soldiers and the monument for victims of hostilities. A memorial candle will be lit at the Knesset entrance and burn throughout the day.
At 11:00 AM, the state memorial ceremony for the "War of Uprising" fallen will take place at the "Great Leaders of the Nation" section of Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz are expected to deliver speeches, along with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Police Commissioner Dani Levi, Shin Bet head David Zini, Mossad head Roman Gofman, government ministers, and bereaved families' representatives.
At 2:00 PM, the Knesset Speaker will attend the state memorial ceremony for the massacre and heroism at the memorial site for victims of hostilities on Mount Herzl, which will include speeches from state leaders. The timing of this ceremony, two days before October 7th, aligns with the original government decision to hold it annually two days after the Sukkot holiday.
On October 6th, the government will convene a special session to mark the events of October 7th. Additionally, a national memorial ceremony for the families of October 7th victims is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th, at 9:15 PM in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park.
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