Prohibition of Denial of the Nakba Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור הכחשת הנכבה
TL;DRThe bill prohibits Nakba denial, and sets penalties that include participating in educational workshops and studying Palestinian history.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill defines "Nakba denial" as a statement or action aimed at denying or minimizing the existence or significance of the Nakba - related to the uprooting, expulsion and destruction of Palestinian villages in 1947-1948. Anyone who publishes or distributes such denial will be punished with mandatory participation in an educational workshop on the Nakba, tours of Palestinian villages and visits to museums. The bill also states that the study of the history of the Nakba will be part of the official curriculum in educational institutions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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