Marking two years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, the Israeli Defense Ministry released updated figures Monday showing 1,152 security personnel killed in the ensuing war, including soldiers, police, Shin Bet agents, prison staff, and local guards who served across Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank, as the nation grapples with profound loss and ongoing conflict.

The data highlights the war's toll on young lives, with 42 percent of the fallen under 21—mostly mandatory service men—and 141 over 40, spanning generations in a fight that has added more than 6,500 family members to Israel's bereavement circle, including 1,973 parents, 351 widows, 885 orphans, and 3,481 siblings.

Over 200 rest at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, with funerals held in 264 sites nationwide; 24 plots expanded, new cemeteries built, and eight soldiers buried abroad with ministry escorts.

The ministry's department for bereaved families, commemoration, and heritage oversaw burials, memorials, and support, rolling out a 60 million shekel ($18 million) reform for care services, special committees for aid, and financial volunteer networks.

Department head Aryeh Moalem reflected: "The State of Israel bears a heavy price—the history of our country has been written in the blood of our sons and daughters."

The figures come amid ceasefire talks, with President Donald Trump urging a swift hostage deal and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing hope for releases soon.

Families and communities continue to mourn, with events worldwide focusing on healing and unity, as the war's human cost underscores calls for resolution.

As Israel reflects, the ministry recommits to honoring the fallen through expanded remembrance and aid, ensuring their sacrifices endure in the nation's story.