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25th Knesset · outgoing

State Day Marking the San Remo Conference Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק יום ציון ממלכתי לוועידת סן רמו

TL;DRA proposal to establish a state day of commemoration on the 1st of Iyar in memory of the San Remo Conference and the adoption of the Balfour Declaration.

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What does the bill do?

The proposal establishes a state day of commemoration on the 1st of Iyar each year (or on an alternative date if the commemoration coincides with a holiday or day of rest) for the San Remo Conference held in 1920, at which the Balfour Declaration was adopted. According to the proposal, the IDF will dedicate time in training to topics related to the event, schools will mark the day with activities connecting the San Remo Conference and its influence on Israel, the Knesset will hold a state session, and the President's Residence will mark the commemoration. The Minister of Education is charged with implementing the law and setting regulations for its implementation.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: January 29, 2025

The votes on this bill

Passed20 for · 7 against · 1 abstained · 92 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 62 seats

LikudFor 15 · Absent 17
ShasAbsent 11
United Torah JudaismFor 1 · Absent 6
Religious ZionismFor 3 · Absent 3
NoamAbsent 1

Left the coalition 14 seats

Opposition 44 seats

Yesh AtidAbsent 24
Ra'amAgainst 3 · Absent 2
Hadash–Ta'alAgainst 4 · Absent 1
LaborAbstained 1 · Absent 3

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