memorial day - is held the day before israel 's independence day , linking the sacrifice of soldiers with the creation and protection of the state .
under law all places of entertainment , including cinemas , theatres and nightclubs are closed during the sombre day , and many israelis attend memorial services for relatives and friends who have died in conflict .
the sirens marking the start of two-minute silences are sounded twice - once at 8 pm on the eve of yom harikaron .