Political tensions overshadow Israel's Memorial Day ceremonies.

Bereaved families clashed at the Beersheba military cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony, as far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attended despite calls from some families to stay away. The area surrounding the main stage had been blocked off, leaving some graves inaccessible, and security forces were present due to speculation of protests. Clashes broke out between attendees, and police officers worked to physically hold the sides apart as the clashes spread to nearby roads. The chairman of the Yad Labanim commemoration organization blamed Ben Gvir for causing the rift between bereaved families.