People stands still to observe a minute of silence as a siren sound marks the beginning of Israel's annual Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem ...

JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on Israel to rise above political wrangling, especially during the national Memorial Day, at a candle-lighting ceremony in Jerusalem.

As Israel commemorates its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, it is reckoning with the resumption of fighting in Gaza. Now more than 18 months long, it's the longest war Israel has ever waged.