Prohibition of Denial of the Events of the October 7, 2023 Massacre Law (Shemini Atzeret Massacre) (Amendment – Prohibition of Denying Abduction and Holding a Hostage in Captivity) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור הכחשת אירועי טבח 7 באוקטובר 2023 (טבח שמיני עצרת) (תיקון - איסור הכחשת חטיפה והחזקת חטוף בשבי)
TL;DRThe bill expands the law banning denial of the events of October 7, 2023 to include denial of the abduction and holding of hostages in captivity as an offense.
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What does the bill do?
The bill amends the Law Prohibiting Denial of the Events of the Shemini Atzeret Massacre (October 7, 2023) so that it will include denial of the abduction of civilians and soldiers and their being held in captivity as part of the offense under the law. According to the explanatory notes, the bill seeks to continue protecting redeemed captives from denial of their abduction and the traumatic effect of this on the individual and on society.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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