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Knesset Unanimously Approves Day of Remembrance for October 7

1/8/2026

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The Knesset approved a bill to create a day of remembrance for October 7 massacre, designating 24th of Tishrei.
The bill passed unanimously with 18 votes and will undergo committee discussions.
It would establish a Commemoration, Memory, and Heritage Authority to oversee memorial activities and preserve memory.
A memorial site and museum are planned in southern Israel, and Prime Minister’s Office will manage commemoration until the authority is established.

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The Knesset approved a bill to create a day of remembrance for October 7 massacre, designating 24th of Tishrei.
The bill passed unanimously with 18 votes and will undergo committee discussions.
It would establish a Commemoration, Memory, and Heritage Authority to oversee memorial activities and preserve memory.
A memorial site and museum are planned in southern Israel, and Prime Minister’s Office will manage commemoration until the authority is established.