[AP/International Herald Tribune] Sirens wailed across Israel and the nation came to a standstill in a solemn two-minute ritual Wednesday as the country marked its annual Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks. Pedestrians stood at attention, traffic came to a standstill as motorists stepped out of their cars, and radio and TV programming was halted. Throughout the day, people attended ceremonies at military cemeteries, radio stations played somber music and devoted programs to retelling the stories of soldiers killed in battle, and places of entertainment, such as movie houses and restaurants, were closed. On Wednesday evening, the country will kick off celebrations marking its 60th anniversary of independence.
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