Ambassador Gilad Erdan read the names of Israel’s fallen and lit a candle before leaving the discussion in protest
Leading coalition and opposition politicians reiterated calls for unity in reverence for the dead
Herzog spoke at the state opening ceremony for Memorial Day at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem.
Ruling comes following attorney general's decision against Defense Minister Gallant
Israel is unique in celebrating Memorial Day and Independence Day consecutively
With the Knesset scheduled to resume next week, tensions are building again
Politicians across the political divide call to respect ‘the sanctity of Memorial Day’