In recent times, Israeli society has undergone great upheaval, the division and division are great, and the need for unity and connection is gaining renewed validity, which is needed more than ever. Education Minister Yoav Kisch today (Thursday) submitted a memorandum of law in order to advance legislation to mark National Unity Day in Israel. The issue is being promoted together with Knesset Members Hili Tropper and Avraham Bezalel, who submitted a private bill on the subject.
Mothers of the abducted boys (archive), photo: Efrat Eshel
In the summer of 2014, the IDF launched Operation Protective Edge following the abduction and murder of the boys - Eyal Yifrah, Naftali Frenkel and Gil-Ad Sha'ar, whose memory is blessed. At that time, the boys' families called for unity and the creation of connections among the people, which led to the idea of marking a special day on the subject.
Out of the desire to preserve and establish a sense of unity in Israeli society, the need arose to bring hearts together and connect different populations, sectors and groups in Israeli society.
Unity Day will be marked in various frameworks, including; Cabinet meeting, the President's House, the IDF, youth units in local authorities, youth organizations, youth movements and in the education system.
Minister Yoav Kisch in response to the video Ulpanat Horev | Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education
Marking "Unity Day" in the education system is an educational process designed to foster unity and solidarity in Israeli society, both in unique activities on the day itself and in ongoing educational activities throughout the year. The education system leads educational processes to strengthen solidarity and social cohesion throughout the year in general and on Unity Day in particular.
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