COVID-19: LOCKDOWN: Memorial Day in Israel

A missing man formation flyover of IAF F16 fighter jets salutes Israel’s 23,816 fallen servicemen and victims of terror attacks following a two minute nationwide siren on Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron. Coronavirus restrictions on Memorial Day and the following Independence Day aim to further curb COVID-19 spread. Military cemeteries have been closed to the public and ceremonies take place without an audience.

COVID-19: LOCKDOWN: Memorial Day in Israel

Israelis take to their windows and balconies solemnly standing as a two minute siren sounds nationwide on Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, for Israel’s 23,816 fallen servicemen and victims of terror attacks. Coronavirus restrictions on Memorial Day and the following Independence Day aim to further curb COVID-19 spread. Military cemeteries have been closed to the public and ceremonies take place without an audience.