'If we give up our pride, what will we have left?" says Iris Haim
'If we give up our pride, what will we have left?" says Iris Haim
President Herzog declares 'a year of national mourning'
Ambassador Gilad Erdan read the names of Israel’s fallen and lit a candle before leaving the discussion in protest
Leading coalition and opposition politicians reiterated calls for unity in reverence for the dead
Herzog spoke at the state opening ceremony for Memorial Day at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem.
Ruling comes following attorney general's decision against Defense Minister Gallant
Israel is unique in celebrating Memorial Day and Independence Day consecutively