Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Israel marks Memorial Day on April 21, honoring 25,644 soldiers and 5,313 civilians killed since 1860. The annual commemoration includes traffic halts, silences, and suspended television programming. The observance occurs amid ongoing Gaza conflict where over 72,000 Palestinians have reportedly died during Israel's two-year military operations.
Key Entities
IsraelMemorial DayBenjamin NetanyahuGazaPalestiniansOctober 7, 2023Hamas