Givat Harabatim, Memorial cenotaph in northern Israel.
Givat Harabatim is a cenotaph in northern Israel situated on an elevated position to commemorate fallen soldiers. The site is accessible via a paved road with parking areas and walking paths that lead directly to the monument.
The memorial was initiated by veterans of the Paratroopers' "Ravt" Company with support from Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, and inaugurated on 10 October 2013. The unveiling was performed by wartime company commander Doron Avital and his deputy Rubi Ben-Zvi, with bereaved families, former 202nd Battalion commanders and serving soldiers present. Seven cedar trees were planted beside the monument by the families. In 2017 Yair Brazilai's name was added, making him the seventh fallen soldier commemorated.
This site brings together families and military personnel during annual memorial ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers. The gatherings create a shared space where personal remembrance and national tribute intersect throughout the year.
The site is easily reached via a paved access road with adequate parking available on site. Walking paths to the monument are well maintained and straightforward, making the visit accessible for most people.
Seven cedar trees were planted beside the monument by the bereaved families at its inauguration on 10 October 2013. The name Yair Barzilai, who died in 1990, was added to the memorial in 2017, making him the seventh fallen soldier of the company.
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