article_snippet.sent: Israel marked Israel annual day of remembrance for fallen troops and slain civilians on Wednesday, with Israel standing to attention for two minutes while sirens wailed.
article_snippet.sent: Yom Hazikaron - or Memorial Day - is held the day before Israel's independence day, linking the sacrifice of soldiers with the creation and protection of Israel.
article_snippet.sent: Under law all places of entertainment, including cinemas, theatres and nightclubs are closed during its annual day of remembrance for fallen troops, and many Israelis attend memorial services for relatives and friends who have died in conflict.
article_snippet.sent: Theatres and cinemas are closed by law on the memorial day across Israel .
article_snippet.sent: Remembrance ceremonies started at sunset on Tuesday and last until nightfall on Wednesday .
article_snippet.sent: Remembrance ceremonies began at sunset on Tuesday and continue until nightfall on Wednesday when the sombre mood gives way to raucous celebrations marking 67 years since the declaration of the Israeli state on May 14, 1948.
article_snippet.sent: Israeli soldiers attend a ceremony marking the start of Israel's memorial day, which started at sunset on Tuesday until Wednesday at nightfall .
article_snippet.sent: This year Israel will mark 67 years since the declaration of Israel, but the celebrations are preceded by a national day of mourning .
article_snippet.sent: The date is marked according to the Jewish calendar and This year The date falls on April 22.
article_snippet.sent: Israeli scouts light torches during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Mount Herzel military cemetery in Jerusalem on the eve of Yom Hazikaron .
highlights_snippet.sent: Yom Hazikaron, held this year on April 22, is Israel's official Memorial Day traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers .
  