(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Lappin - On Sunday evening, Israel will hold events marking the Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism, paying tribute to 23,169 casualties of war and terrorism who have fallen since 1860. The Defense Ministry is preparing for the arrival of over a million and a half people at military cemeteries across the country. A minute-long siren will be heard throughout the country on Sunday at 8 p.m., marking the start of the Day of Remembrance. A two-minute siren will be heard on Monday, at 11 a.m.
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