Establishing a Day to Commemorate the Sinking of the Altalena Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק קביעת יום לציון הטבעת הספינה אלטלנה
TL;DRSetting an annual day of commemoration on the 9th of Sivan in memory of the sinking of the ship Altalena, with ceremonies and educational activities.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal states that the 9th of Sivan each year will be dedicated to commemorating the sinking of the ship Altalena, as part of learning the lessons of the event to strengthen democracy. If the date falls on a Friday or Saturday, the commemoration will take place on the following Sunday. The Minister of Education will set procedures for activities in schools, with an emphasis on studying the event and the different positions regarding it. The Knesset will hold a state session on the subject, the government will encourage awareness activities, and a state ceremony will be held every year.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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