Funeral

Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

|ByJAMES GENN
Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.
Cardinals take part in the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square April 8, 2005 in Vatican City, Vatican.

The Israeli-Iranian handshake at Pope John Paul II's funeral

The custom at such international gatherings is to shake hands with the people on either side. Then-Israeli president Moshe Katsav was seen shaking hands with then-Iranian president Mohammad Khatami.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Panama Culture Minister María Eugenia Herrera and archaeologists at the entrance to Tomb 3 at the El Caño archaeological site in Panama, March 19, 2026.

Funerary offerings, pottery, gold jewelry discovered in 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic tomb in Panama

The tomb belonged to an individual of high status within their community, from an important lineage in the Rio Grande area, lead archaeologist Julia Mayo said.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
People pay their last respects to Georgia's late Patriarch Ilia II as his remains are carried to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia March 18, 2026.

Ilia II, Georgian Church leader who shaped national identity, dies at 93

Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, died on Tuesday after being hospitalized, said senior cleric Metropolitan Shio.

|ByREUTERS

WATCH: St.-Sgt. Itay Chen laid to rest at funeral attended by ex-hostage Angrest, thousands others

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid attended the funeral, as well as US CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, who came to honor the slain captive.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
The funeral of Staff Sgt Itay Chen at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery in Tel Aviv.

'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity

Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Family and friends attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Oz Daniel, at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba, February, 2024.

Thousands pay tribute to Col. Asaf Hamami at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery

Col. Asaf Hamami is laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul. Thousands honor the IDF commander, remembering his bravery in the October 7 attack and his dedication to protecting Israel.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025ByMOSHE COHEN
Thousands gathered on Tuesday morning at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery to bid their final farewells to Lt. Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from the Gaza Strip a few days ago.

'Part of me died with you': Slain Gaza hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri

Released hostage Eli Sharabi stated that his slain brother "didn’t seek headlines, you just wanted to be good. And you were good, the best."

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MOSHE COHEN
The funeral of Yossi Sharabi at Kibbutz Beeri.

'A friend to all': Slain Gaza hostage Tal Haimi laid to rest

His funeral was held with hundreds of people present at Kibbutz Nir Oz’s cemetery, after he was brought back as part of the Gaza hostage deal.

OCTOBER 22, 2025ByPELED ARBELI
Family and friends attend the funeral ceremony of slain hostage Tal Haimi at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, in southern Israel, on October 22, 2025.

'No words to describe whirlwind of emotions': Daughter eulogizes slain hostage Eliyahu Margalit

Margalit was killed on October 7 while feeding his horses in the kibbutz stables.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Released hostage Eliyahu Margalit.

Defense Ministry: 1,152 soldiers fallen since October 7, over 40% were under age 21

Since Oct. 7, 1,152 Israeli soldiers have fallen, with over 40% under 21 years old, the Defense Ministry said, adding that more than 6,500 family members have joined Israel’s circle of bereavement.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

LDS Church bids farewell to President Russell M. Nelson, longest-lived leader since 1830 founding

Nelson took the helm in 2018 at age 93, expanding temple construction and reversing a policy that barred baptism for children of same-sex couples.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Spring tulips outside Salt Lake Temple in early evening. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Qatar holds funerals for Hamas officials, Qatari security official killed in Doha strike

The coffin of the Qatari security official was draped with the Qatari flag, while the Hamas members' coffins were covered in Palestinian flags. 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People attend a funeral held for those killed by an Israeli attack in Doha, including Corporal Badr Saad Mohammed Al-Humaidi Al-Dosari, a member of the Internal Security Force, at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar, September 11, 2025.

Jerusalem bus stop terror attack leaves six dead, including rabbis and a new immigrant

Yaakov Pinto, 25, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Pash, Israel Mentzer, 28, Yosef David, 43, Sarah Mendelson, 60, and Rabbi Mordechai Steinsteg, 79, were identified as killed in the attack. 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People inspect a bus with bullet holes at the scene where a suspected shooting attack took place at the outskirts of Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.