ANZAC Memorial

The ANZAC Memorial is a monument in Be'eri Forest, Israel, shaped like a large A to honor Australian and New Zealand soldiers. Inside the structure, visitors can climb to an observation platform that looks out over the surrounding Negev landscape and open plains.

The site was inaugurated in 1967, commemorating the 1917 Battle of Gaza when Australian and New Zealand forces fought Ottoman troops in this area. The location was selected because of its proximity to where the fighting actually took place during that conflict.

Jewish communities from Australia and New Zealand collaborated with the Jewish National Fund to establish this monument, strengthening international connections through shared military history.

The memorial sits in an open landscape and can be visited during daylight hours, though specific access conditions may apply. It's wise to check ahead about current visiting arrangements before making the trip out to this location.

In 2018, the memorial site endured damage when fires sparked by incendiary devices from Gaza affected the surrounding Be'eri Forest and its natural environment.

GPS coordinates: 31.44861,34.46172

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40