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IDF Haredi unit holds Memorial Day ceremony

The IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade held a Memorial Day ceremony at its training base in the Jordan Valley.

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Jordan Valley, Israel
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 18:33 UTC
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The Israel Defense Forces' Hashmonaim Brigade, a unit for ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) soldiers, held a Memorial Day ceremony at its training base in the Jordan Valley. The event honored fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism as part of Israel's national observance. The ceremony included readings and commemorative activities specific to the brigade. This follows broader national Memorial Day events across Israel.
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20 AprDocumenting Israel

Video shows the soldiers concluding the ceremony by singing the national anthem HaTikva.

20 AprDocumenting Israel

A photo from the ceremony has been released.

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