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Last update - 15:48 06/05/2008 Israel to honor fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks By Haaertz Service Tags: Terror, IDF, Israel  Israelis on Tuesday afternoon prepared to mark Yom Hazikaron, Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, which will begin at 8:00 PM with a moment of national silence heralded by a one minute siren. The solemn day is set aside for the nation to remember its debt and expresses gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the country's independence and its continued existence. On Wednesday morning, ceremonies commence at 11:00 A.M. at 43 Israel Defense Forces military cemeteries located across the country and at the Bedouin Soldier's Memorial at Movil Junction following a two minute blast of the siren. Advertisement 22,437 soldiers have been killed since 1860, when the first settlers moved outside Jerusalem's walls. Of these, 65 were killed since last Memorial Day. Since the state's establishment, 1,634 civilians have been killed in terror attacks. Of these, 24 people were killed since last memorial day. Related articles: Ignored by state, girlfriends of fallen Israeli soldiers hold own memorial PM angers bereaved, sends tape in lieu of attending IDF memorial Memorial Day ceremonies to honor 22,305 killed - 233 of them last year Bookmark to del.icio.us   Nakba protest World Likud chief calls for cancellation of Nakba Day procession. Perfect match TA court sentences 'DNA Rapist' to 25 years in prison.   1.   Silly Vain - Some statistics for you to digest 22:26  |  * BEN JABO 07/05/08   2.   Silly Vain - I am eagerly awaiting your refutation 08:15  |  * BEN JABO 08/05/08

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