The fifth candle lighting ceremony of Hanukkah was held at the National Memorial Hall on Mount Herzl, featuring a menorah brought from Gaza. This menorah, previously lit by soldiers in Palestine Square, symbolizes light, memory, and unity. The candles were ignited using a memorial torch passed among bereaved families, representing the shared journey of Israeli society through grief and hope. Aryeh Mualem from the Ministry of Defense emphasized the ceremony as a meeting point between personal mourning and national remembrance, highlighting the collective commitment to bring light in the face of darkness.