Investigation into accident finds truck veered into the opposite lane and tumbled over after making sharp turn, crushing two cars; 124 people have been killed on the road in Israel in 2022

Historians say sudden transition from grief to joy is tied to events that marred the birth of the state, primarily the Kfar Etzion massacre; customs of modern ceremonies, including torch lighting and parades, date back to state's infancy

Country remembers 24,068 members of its military, police, security agencies and their pre-state precursors who have given their lives defending the homeland and 4,217 civilians who have been killed in terrorist acts

PM says 'violence and terror are not a natural phenomenon or a predestined faith that Israel will come to terms with' and vows to 'strike back not just at those who directly harm us, but also at those who send them'

Russian foreign ministry claims Israeli mercenaries are 'practically shoulder to shoulder' with Azov militants — a group of Ukrainian far-right activists viewed by Russia as fascists and Nazis, further stoking tensions with Jerusalem

Members of crowd heard shouting 'traitor', 'you’re a disgrace' and 'shut up', while others plead with them to sit down and respect the occasion; groups representing families of the fallen vehemently condemn interruptions

Police says forces arrested three Palestinians in their 30s near the Palestinian town of al-Auja after a tip-off, adds ten handguns worth some NIS 250,000 were seized in the operation

Annual state ceremony takes place without restrictions for first time in two years; torch-lighting ceremony honors soldiers and army veterans among others; ceremony to take place without fireworks for first time over concerns for people with PTSD