Mount Herzl

‘Blood of my son on his hands’: Netanyahu’s October 7 speech interrupted by bereaved father

Tom Godo's funeral was held on October 13, 2023, with the IDF informing his family in 2025 that Israeli fire was responsible for his death, KAN reported.

A State Memorial Ceremony for the civilians who were murdered during the October 7 Massacre, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 5, 2026.
President of the Supreme Court Isaac Amit speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for newly admitted lawyers in Jerusalem, July 28, 2026.

Heckler accuses Isaac Amit of 'not being worthy' of laying wreath at Oct. 7 memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during the October 7 state ceremony.

At October 7 state ceremony, Netanyahu vows there will be 'no Hamas rule' in Gaza

IDF soldiers lower Israeli flags to half-mast at the President's Residence in Jerusalem to commemorate the October 7 massacre, October 5, 2026.

From North to South: Israel bows its head in remembrance of October 7 massacre


Israeli singers reject Miri Regev's request to participate in torch ceremony

However, released hostage Eli Sharabi will be one of the ceremony's torchbearers • MK Gilad Kariv criticizes Regev's choice in choosing Ben Shapiro as a torchbearer.

 Israeli singer Yardena Arazi performs with The Gevatron, an Israeli Kibbutz folk singers group in Gush Wtzion on March 28, 2017.

Fallen civilian heroes of October 7 and slain hostages to be officially honored

"The decision reflects the state’s commitment to honor civilians who demonstrated extraordinary bravery."

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

IDF announces fallen soldier Captain (res.) Amit Levi, killed in Gaza

The IDF said Captain Levi's funeral would be held on Thursday at the Mount Herzl military cemetery. 

 Captain (res.) Amit Levi

'Orr was a child of love and giving': Family, friends remember fallen soldier St.-Sgt Orr Katz

Orr leaves behind two older brothers and one younger sister, Ynet reported. Katz received a certificate of distinction twice during his military service. 

 Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, who fell in combat in the Gaza Strip, November 12, 2024.

IDF Capt. Roi Nahary, 23: Saving lives – in life and in death

Captain Roi Nahary was one of the 12 active and reserve soldiers who fell on October 9, following another dozen who had fallen the previous day, and 284 who fell on the infamous Oct. 7, 2023.

 Israeli soldiers take position as other paratroopers land behind them during the US-led Swift Response exercise in Europe in June 2018.

Capt. Eitan Oster's heroism will inspire future generations - editorial

“There is no one prouder than I to lead fighters in the hope of completing our mission,” Oster stated in a video he sent to his family before entering Lebanon.

 Captain Eitan Oster, 22, from Modiin, who fell in Lebanon.

Four fallen sons: The stories of IDF soldiers killed in action

The stories of fallen IDF soldiers Yosef Malachi Guedalia, Dekel Suisa, and Aviad and Erez Deri – and those who mourned them at Mount Herzl military cemetery, months and years later.

 Chaim Deri, standing in front of his son Aviad’s grave, looks over to the graves of three of his comrades killed with him.

Sgt. Geri Gideon Hanghal killed in Wednesday ramming attack buried on Mt. Herzl

Gideon and his family are part of the Bnei Menashe community, which claims to be part of the ten tribes exiled before the Second Temple's destruction.

 Sgt. Geri Gideon Hanghal was killed in a ramming attack in the West Bank on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Israeli politicians continue to divide country, Oct. 7 ceremony controversy showcases - editorial

Ceremonies should unite all Israelis to come together and remember October 7. What is the point if there is a need to prerecord the ceremony and hold it without the public? 

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival placed outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024

Israel ready anywhere, anytime: President Herzog's speech channelled the Zionist spirit - editorial

At Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s memorial, President Herzog reassured Israelis of military readiness and strong alliances amid rising threats from Iran.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog is flanked by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at an event for outstanding soldiers at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Independence Day.