Knesset restores 'massacre' to October 7 memorial bill after backlash from bereaved families
The Knesset has reinstated the term 'massacre' in the October 7 memorial bill following criticism from bereaved families. These families had previously accused the government of attempting to alter the narrative surrounding the tragic events. The memorial ceremony commemorates the two-year anniversary of the attack by Hamas terrorists that resulted in over 1200 deaths.
- ▪The term 'massacre' was removed from the memorial bill earlier this year.
- ▪Bereaved families expressed outrage over the government's actions, claiming it was an attempt to rewrite history.
- ▪The memorial ceremony is set to take place at the Nova festival to honor the victims of the October 7 attack.
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Knesset restores 'massacre' to October 7 memorial bill after backlash from bereaved familiesPreviously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been removed.Follow us on GoogleA memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.(photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
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