Netanyahu mourns fallen soldiers at state ceremony, says return of Zachary Baumel last month proved Israel 'doesn't forget its sons'

Haredi public and news websites take increased role in Memorial Day events, representing a gradual change in community's view of the state

In a video published for Memorial Day, soldier's mother says the national ethos is for all service members to be brought back from battle in every situation

Rivlin says return of Zachary Baumel's remains is a testament to commitment to bringing back other missing troops; IDF chief says the day 'dissolves barriers and unites the nation'

Siren to blare around country at 8 p.m., marking somber Memorial Day events, amid tensions in Gaza and controversy over ceremony dedicated to both Israelis and Palestinians

As with most holidays, Israel to shut down crossings to Palestinians from Tuesday to Friday; exceptions may be made for humanitarian reasons, army says

Both sides intensified their attacks in this weekend's bloody battle, but ultimately kept to the same strategy, ending up more or less back where they started

Nine Israeli civilians added to list of 3,146 terror victims in official numbers published ahead of commemoration events next week

Organizers of coexistence event vow to petition High Court after 181 people barred, say ministry showing 'disdain' towards those seeking 'optimism and a joint future'