Israel's new annual commemoration of October 7 has sparked controversy, highlighting deep national divisions as differing views on the events persist.
Airport is fully operational after an early closure. Israir Airlines reports flight disruptions due to crew anxieties amid security concerns.
President Herzog's proposal came after multiple communities in the South affected by the October 7 massacre boycotted the state ceremony which will be led by Transportation Minister Miri Regev.
Ceremonies should unite all Israelis to come together and remember October 7. What is the point if there is a need to prerecord the ceremony and hold it without the public?
Several Gaza border communities, as well as the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, have announced they will not participate in the event and will instead host their own.
Families of October 7 victims, in collaboration with the Kumu movement, have decided to organize the main memorial event on October 7, 2024, independently through crowdfunding.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev was tapped to lead the government's commemoration ceremony on Thursday.
Noisy public infighting usually develops into an attempt by parties to leverage their position to score political victories.
Regev spoke with Arkia CEO to discuss the recent transportation crisis and noted that Israelis might have to pay more to fly back to Israel.
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