Prohibition of Denial of the Events of the October 7, 2023 Massacre (Shemini Atzeret Massacre) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור הכחשת אירועי טבח 7 באוקטובר 2023 (טבח שמיני עצרת)
TL;DRThis law establishes a criminal prohibition on denying the events of the October 7, 2023 massacre.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
Under the law, anyone who publishes statements denying the October 7, 2023 massacre, with intent to defend those who committed the acts or to express sympathy or identification with them, will be charged with a criminal offense punishable by five years in prison. It was further provided that such a publication will not constitute a criminal offense if it was made incidentally, in good faith or for a legitimate purpose. It was further provided that an indictment for this offense will be filed by the Attorney General or with their consent.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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