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In pictures: Israel mourns her fallen soldiers

It's been a devastating week in Israel – 23 IDF soldiers have lost their lives during the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon in just one week.

Funeral of Warrant officer (res.) Omri Lotan, at HaMesila Alternative Cemetery in Hefer Valley, on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon.
Funeral of Warrant officer (res.) Omri Lotan, at HaMesila Alternative Cemetery in Hefer Valley, on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon. (Photo by Tal Gal / Flash90)
Funeral of Omri Lotan at HaMesila Alternative Cemetery in Hefer Valley, on October 27, 2024
Funeral of Omri Lotan at HaMesila Alternative Cemetery in Hefer Valley, on October 27, 2024 (Photo by Tal Gal/Flash90)
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Warrant officer (res.) Mordechai Chaim Amouyal, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 25, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon.
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Warrant officer (res.) Mordechai Chaim Amouyal, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 25, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
People attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Sergeant major (res.) Shmuel Harari at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 26, 2024
People attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Sergeant major (res.) Shmuel Harari at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 26, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Funeral of Shmuel Harrari HY'D
Funeral of Shmuel Harrari HY'D (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
funeral of Israeli soldier Sergeant major (res.) Shmuel Harari at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 26, 2024
funeral of Israeli soldier Sergeant major (res.) Shmuel Harari at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 26, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Master sergeant (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Master sergeant (res.) Gilad Elmaliach, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Funeral of Master Sgt. Gilad Elamaliah
Funeral of Master Sgt. Gilad Elamaliah (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon.
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Funeral of Avraham Yosef Goldberg HY'D
Funeral of Avraham Yosef Goldberg HY'D (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg is laid to rest at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024
Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg is laid to rest at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024 ( Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Funeral of Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024
Funeral of Captain (res.) Avraham Yosef Goldberg at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Master sergeant (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 25, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon.
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Master sergeant (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman, attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 25, 2024. He fell in battle in southern Lebanon. ( Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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