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.

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

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

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


‘Now you are free’: Sergeant who killed Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 takes own life

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Igor Pivnev shared his story of heroism several times. But friends and family now believe he kept much of his pain to himself—until the emotional toll became too much. 

 Sgt. Igor Pivnev.

Sgt.-Maj. Tzvi Feldman is laid to rest at military funeral in Holon

Feldman fought in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub between Israel and Syria in June 1982, in which six soldiers were declared missing in action. His remains were recovered from Syria after 43 years.

 Sgt.-Maj. Tzvi Feldman's remains in a coffin being laid to rest in a military funeral in Holon Military Cemetery, May 12, 2025.

'Even Iran sent a minister': Did petty politics keep Israel from sending rep to the Pope's funeral?

Conference of European Rabbis President Pinchas Goldschmidt discusses Pope Francis' legacy on Israel and views on the Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war.

 Faithful and members of the clergy attend the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025.

Songs from the Bibas funeral soar to the top of Spotify’s charts

Yarden chose to dedicate “Roman Sky” by Avenged Sevenfold for Shiri and “I Thank You Child” by Zakk Wylde to his children, which has soared to first place.

 People come out to pay respects for the Bibas family in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, Feburay 27, 2025.

Disturbed singer David Draiman mourns slain family in emotional video message

Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel were buried together in one coffin near the graves of Shiri's parents, Margit and Yossi Silberman, murdered on October 7.

 People line the streets of Rishon Lezion awaiting the beginning of the funeral procession for murdered hostages, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Reporter’s Notebook: Bibas’ funeral procession at Rishon LeZion

At such an event, there is no shortage of things to photograph, but a lot of the time, I felt compelled to keep my camera at my side and watch the moments with my own eyes. 

 People come out to pay respects for the Bibas family in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, Feburay 27, 2025.

Broken hearts in Israel with an unbroken spirit - comment

The funeral procession itself was proof that the nation’s spirit had not broken. If it had, people would not have poured into the streets as they did.

 People line the streets of Rishon Lezion awaiting the beginning of the funeral procession for murdered hostages, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Standing in silence: Israel gathers for the Bibas family - opinion

Because when a mother and her children are stolen from their home and returned in death, we do not look away.

 Israelis at the Bibas family funeral on February 26, 2025.

'Shiri, please watch over me': Yarden Bibas gives moving eulogy at funeral for wife, sons

Wearing an orange kippah, Yarden Bibas gave a moving eulogy for his wife and children, who were buried together in the Tzohar Cemetery.

 Yarden Bibas gives his eulogy at the funeral for Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

'Nothing is sadder than a Jewish funeral': Watching Bibas family's last ride

It’s so clear what Dubois meant: at Jewish funerals, there is no talk of heaven or angels, of what a great place heaven is.

 People gather on the streets of Rishon Lezion during the beginning of the funeral procession for the Bibas family