The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) stands with the IDF widows and orphans on the eve of Memorial Day for fallen IDF soldiers. To date, 23,816 soldiers have lost their lives in Israel’s wars and military operations in order to defend itself, as well as 4,166 murdered in acts of terror. Over 50,000 soldiers have been wounded and have become members of the ZDVO and Beit Halochem centers. Immediately after Memorial Day, Israel will celebrate its 72nd Independence Day for it’s over 9 million citizens.