The Israel Fire and Rescue Service held its annual memorial ceremony Tuesday at national headquarters, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Fire Commissioner Eyal Kaspy. Ben Gvir said the event marked "historic justice" for firefighters, whose status as fallen service members was formally recognized after decades of being denied that classification.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Service held its annual memorial day on Tuesday, June 23, honoring 103 firefighters who died in the line of duty. The central ceremony took place at the national headquarters near the memorial wall engraved with their names.
The event was attended by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Fire Commissioner Eyal Kaspy, Deputy Commissioner Ronen Michtavi, Chief Fire Chaplain Haim Perel, union chairman Kobi Dadon, senior command staff, bereaved families, and firefighters. Ben Gvir stated that the government had corrected a historical injustice by formally recognizing the status of fallen firefighters as service members eligible for state commemoration. Commissioner Kaspy addressed the families, pledging continued support and emphasizing that they remain part of the firefighting family.
The ceremony concluded with the raising of the national flag and singing of Hatikva.
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