Remembrance of the Terror Events of 22 Tishrei (October 7) and the Swords of Iron War Bill

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.