Israel’s observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day began with a torch-lighting ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem. This year’s commemorations are focusing on contributions made by Holocaust survivors to the state of Israel. Observances were scheduled to continue Thursday with a two- minute siren sounded for the 6 million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis.
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