Knesset speaker, prime minister and others urge Israelis to see past each other's differences, after a Memorial Day marred by political disputes

Immigration minister said to make decision in order to avoid possible diplomatic incident with Moscow or Kyiv's ambassadors at annual ceremony marking victory over Nazis

Torch-lighting event at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem is a staple of the festivities; culture minister says this year's event aims at inclusivity

Auschwitz survivor Martin Davidovich was killed during 1948 Czechoslovakia exercise for force of Jewish volunteers that was set to emigrate to Israel and formally join military

But Defense Ministry asks all others to stay away from military cemeteries that day; national memorial ceremonies to be held as usual, but with fewer guests

New biography finds the middle ground between the usual portrayals of sainthood or villainy, and charts a charismatic, very human figure who suffered mood swings, marital woes

Bereaved families and a former comrade visit graves of fallen soldiers on Mount Herzl before the gates are closed, as nation prepares for its first coronavirus Yom Hazikaron

Defense minister defends decision to bar families of fallen soldiers from visiting loved ones' graves, says alternative solutions were considered but ultimately rejected

'She always lent a helping hand and treasured life's simple moments,' reads plaque at Israel's deceased first lady's grave on Mount Herzl

Eulogizing his wife, President Rivlin thanks her for allowing him to be 'the husband of the First Lady of Israel'