53rd anniversary of the liberation of the city of Jerusalem: the main rally from Ammunition Hill plaza/photo: LAM, editing: Amit Simcha
Eli Ben Shem, chairman of the Yad Labanim organization, condemns the intention to cut the budget of the Ammunition Hill memorial site, which will lead to its closure, "Precisely in this difficult year, in which Israel lost many of its sons and daughters in fierce battles, it is forbidden to damage the site, which is a clear symbol of Israeli heroism," he said.
The Ammunition Hill national site is now in danger of being closed. The apparent cut in the budget for the coming year may lead to the dismissal of the essential workers for the site, but in the more likely case - will lead to its closure. The chairman of Yad Vashem notes that the closure of the site will severely harm the bereaved families for whom the Ammunition Hill is a meeting place important, and Gilead to commemorate their loved ones.
The closure of the site will severely harm the bereaved families for whom the Ammunition Hill is an important meeting place, and Gilead for commemorating their loved ones.
Ammunition hill site/Flash 90, Yonatan Sindel
"I call on the Prime Minister to intervene personally and prevent the closure of the site," he said.
"Ammunition Hill is not only a memorial site, but also an important educational center where youth from all over the country learn about the legacy of fighting and sacrifice of the previous generation."
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