Remembrance of the Terror Events of 22 Tishrei (October 7) and the Swords of Iron War Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זיכרון אירועי הטרור של כ"ב בתשרי (ה-7 באוקטובר) ומלחמת חרבות ברזל
TL;DRA proposal to establish a remembrance authority for the October 7, 2023 terror attacks and the Iron Swords War, and to set a state memorial day on 24 Tishrei.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal establishes a remembrance authority that will be set up in the Tkuma region and will work to commemorate the fallen, terror victims, the destroyed communities, the heroism of the security forces, and the hostages and captives. The authority will establish memorial projects, collect testimonies, research events and promote awareness of them. The proposal also provides that 24 Tishrei will be a state memorial day that will include a state memorial ceremony, time devoted to study in schools and IDF bases, lowering flags to half-mast, and special broadcast programs, as well as a special debate in the Knesset. The authority's budget will be set as a separate program in the budget of the Ministry of Culture and Sport.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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