The somber mood of Israel’s Memorial Day for those who fell in defense of the country shifted Tuesday night with the start of celebrations for the country’s 51st anniversary. A beacon-lighting ceremony held at Jerusalem’s Mt. Herzl served as a transition between Memorial Day and Independence Day. This year’s independence celebrations are highlighting the 50th anniversary of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, as a symbol of tolerance and democracy.
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