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 (7 באוקטובר) ומלחמת חרבות ברזל
TL;DREstablishing an authority for the remembrance of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks and the Iron Swords War, and setting a state memorial day.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal establishes an authority for the remembrance of the terror attacks of 22 Tishrei (October 7, 2023) and the Iron Swords War, which will be set up in the Tkuma region. The authority will handle commemorating the murdered, the survivors, the fighters, the hostages and the captives, documenting testimonies about the events, and promoting awareness in Israel and around the world. The law provides that 24 Tishrei will be a state memorial day that includes a state memorial ceremony, allocation of study time in the IDF and in schools, lowering of flags, and holding a special debate in the Knesset. The authority will receive a separate budget in the field of culture and sport.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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