Featured photos from the State Opening Ceremony of Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2004 and Wreath-Laying Ceremony.
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Prime Minister Ariel Sharon speaking at the ceremony marking Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day

President Moshe Katsav speaking at the ceremony marking Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day

Mrs. Ruth Elias on behalf of the survivors

Israeli paratrooper lights memorial candle before the ceremony begins

Paratroopers stand at attention during ceremony

Scene of crowd gathered at Yad Vashem for wreath-laying ceremony

Jewish war veterans attend ceremony

The crowd stands silently as the siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day is sounded.