Israelis on Wednesday flocked to Mount Herzl in Jerusalem for Memorial Day ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
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At 11 am, the country came to a standstill for two minutes as sirens wailed, evoking the memory of those who have perished.
To date, some 24,068 soldiers have lost their lives in service since 1860; this figure also includes members of underground militias that existed before the state was formed. At the same time, 4,217 civilians have been killed in terrorist acts since 1881.