A day of civilian mourning: Across the country, today (Tuesday) marks 30 days since Hamas' murderous terrorist attack in the south that led to the deaths of some 1,400 Israelis - soldiers, men, women, babies, the elderly and children. The state has not yet set an official day of mourning, and this is expected to happen later, but in the meantime, as in many other areas, a number of citizens have initiated a "civil day of mourning."
The initiative has gained momentum and today at 11:00 a minute of silence will be held throughout the country and the flag will be lowered to half-mast. At 20:00, a ceremony is expected to be held at the Western Wall Plaza by the headquarters of the families of the abductees.
Agenda Schedule:
11:00 A minute of silence throughout the country, lowering the flags to half-mast in local authorities
15:00 In the Ofakim war room plaza (18 Yehuda Halevi Street), a communion and memorial ceremony in the presence of the bereaved families, the mayor, the city rabbi and the police station commander.
17:00 Remembrance activities in youth movements.
18:00 Lighting candles in central squares in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, Kfar Saba and more.
18:30 Memorial rallies – participation of the families of the fallen and murdered.
19:30 Song of hope on balconies.
19:30 Gathering in the square opposite the Knesset in Jerusalem to support and embrace.
20:00 The headquarters of the families of the abductees and missing will hold a special ceremony and prayer rally at the Western Wall with the participation of family members, public figures, and citizens of Israel.
20:30 The bereaved families are expected to hold a memorial ceremony at the encampment of the families of the abducted and missing near the Knesset.
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