Israelis are generally pessimistic about the future of Israeli democracy and Israel's national security.
The official events began on Sunday at 8 p.m., as a one-minute-long siren went off throughout the country, allowing a moment of silence to remember and honor the fallen soldiers.
"Without the hostages there is no Independence," said organizers who invited the public to join them watching the ceremony's live stream from home or from screenings around the country.
Omry, a fallen reservist, is remembered by family, friends, and fellow soldiers as a hero dedicated to any mission.
The ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun will pay homage to several Masa alumni and new immigrants killed during the war.
This year, more than any other, we must recommit ourselves to both dimensions of the demand for mutual responsibility.
The Jerusalem Post, the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO), the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, and the Margaret and Sylvan Adams Family Foundation will hold a special ceremony on Sunday.
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