As the sun sets,
Israel’s normally bustling streets begin to empty. Israelis all over the
country start heading to ceremonies for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s memorial day
for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. At 8 p.m., the siren rings out. At
that moment, Israelis stop
what they are doing, wherever they are, and stand at attention — even if
they are on the highway, they stop their cars and stand outside for 60 seconds.
That siren announces the beginning of a 24-hour period of mourning.
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