President Isaac Herzog led a ceremony at the Western Wall, expressing the collective mourning and sorrow of the Jewish people.

Memorial Day is a significant day for Israelis who have experienced numerous wars since the country's creation in 1948.

Memorial Day, which marks the fallen soldiers in Israel, holds significant meaning this year following the seven-month-long conflict in the Gaza Strip that began with a Palestinian militant attack on October 7, 2021.

Top Israeli officials, including army chief Herzi Halevi, have acknowledged their failure to prevent the attack and have expressed deep regret for the loss of lives.

Israelis commemorate Memorial Day with events at the country's military cemeteries from sunset into the following day.

Memorial Day in Israel, celebrated before Independence Day, is a solemn occasion for Jews who remember the creation of their state, while Palestinians mark it as the "Nakba" or catastrophe, commemorating the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.

For Israelis, this day is a reminder of the October 7, 1994 attack by Hamas, where over 250 Israelis and foreigners were kidnapped and taken to Gaza.

Approximately 128 people, including 36 reportedly dead, are believed to still be held captive there.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the importance of bringing back all hostages and honoring the fallen's legacy for Israel's future.

The text reports on the aftermath of a Hamas attack in Israel, which resulted in over 1,170 deaths, mostly civilians, according to Israeli figures.

In response, Israel launched a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, resulting in at least 35,034 deaths, mostly women and children, according to Gaza's health ministry.

Israel has added over 1,500 names to its list of casualties since October 7.

Additionally, Israel estimates that a total of 25,040 soldiers, security forces, and fighters have died on duty since 1860.

On Monday, Israel will observe a national memorial day for its fallen soldiers and civilians killed in conflicts since the establishment of the state in 1948.

The National Insurance Institute reports that 5,100 civilians have been killed in attacks since then.

Sirens will sound at 11:00 local time, marking the beginning of solemn ceremonies at military cemeteries.

These events will lead to Independence Day festivities on Tuesday.

Some celebrations have been canceled this year due to the ongoing war in Gaza.