Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid ongoing conflicts
Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 14, 2026, with nationwide commemorations including a two-minute silence at 10am local time.The country came to a halt as sirens sounded, with traffic stopping and people pausing in the streets to honor the six million Jews murdered during World War II.Official ceremonies were held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, attended by senior officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.The events included the laying of wreaths, reading of victims' names, and testimonies from survivors' families.Around 111,000 survivors of Nazi persecution still live in Israel, a decline from last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 12:09 LONDON
