Join Rotem Magen reporting from Israel on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, observed on April 24, 2025 — the 566th day of war in Israel. A two-minute nationwide siren brought the country to a standstill in tribute to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Ceremonies in schools, military bases, and public spaces marked a collective moment of remembrance. In Poland, the March of the Living at Auschwitz gathered 80 Holocaust survivors, Israelis, released hostages, and families of those still held in Gaza. Survivors like Israel Shaked, Dubey Eichlund, and Moti Hirsh shared powerful testimonies, linking past horrors to the trauma following October 7.

The day resonates more deeply this year, with new video of hostage Omri Miran surfacing from Gaza, amid ongoing conflict and debate over military and humanitarian actions. As wildfires rage near Jerusalem, emergency crews race to protect lives — adding to a national atmosphere of tension and resilience.

From Auschwitz to Gaza, from remembrance to resistance — this day bridges the past and present.