Sirens
Yom HaZikaron - יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן on April 29-30, 2025
Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism] is Israel's official day of remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers and terrorism civilian victims, enacted into Israeli law in 1963.
The day opens with a siren the preceding evening at 20:00 (8:00 pm), given that in the Hebrew calendar system, a day begins at sunset. The siren is heard all over the country and lasts for one minute, during which Israelis stop everything, including driving on highways, and stand in silence, commemorating the fallen and showing respect.
Sirens
Yom HaZikaron - יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן on April 29-30, 2025
Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism] is Israel's official day of remembrance for fallen Israeli soldiers and terrorism civilian victims, enacted into Israeli law in 1963.
The day opens with a siren the preceding evening at 20:00 (8:00 pm), given that in the Hebrew calendar system, a day begins at sunset. The siren is heard all over the country and lasts for one minute, during which Israelis stop everything, including driving on highways, and stand in silence, commemorating the fallen and showing respect.