Mahal memorial

Mahal memorial is a war cenotaph in Mateh Yehuda Regional Council featuring stone monuments and information panels that document the roles of international volunteers who served in the Israeli military. The site includes parking and displays explaining how foreign fighters contributed to Israel's founding.

The memorial was built in 1993 to honor foreign soldiers who joined Israel's independence struggle. It marks a period when people from abroad came voluntarily to fight for the nation's creation.

The memorial draws families, veterans, and officials for annual ceremonies honoring those who died serving Israel. These gatherings bring together people from many nations who share a connection to this shared story.

The memorial sits in an accessible location with on-site parking, making it easy to reach by car. Visitors can explore the information panels at their own pace or join guided tours for deeper explanations of the history.

The memorial focuses on the Mahal, foreign volunteers who arrived with no prior ties to Israel yet gave their lives for its independence. This international group included people of different religions and backgrounds, showing the diverse support for Israel's creation.

Location: Mateh Yehuda Regional Council

Inception: 1993

Website: http://nelech.co.il/2020/04/22/%d7%90%d7%a0%d7%93%d7%a8%d7%98%d7%aa-%d7%9e%d7%97%d7%9c

GPS coordinates: 31.81007,35.02072

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41