The Knesset passed several laws in its overnight session, including the October 7 memorial law establishing an official state remembrance day, a law commemorating former Prime Minister Golda Meir, and the Negev Development Authority law. The bills also included a requirement for public bodies to send voice messages to kosher phones, according to Yediot News.
The Knesset overnight approved the Golda Meir commemoration law and the Negev Development Authority law, expanding the legislative output of the session beyond the October 7 memorial law that had already been reported. The additional bills were confirmed by N12 journalist Dafna Liel and advanced alongside the memorial law in the same final votes.
The Zioneer first reported at 05:06 Jerusalem that the Knesset had unanimously passed the October 7 massacre memorial law in its final readings, citing Education Committee Chairman MK Yosef Taieb. Within the same hour, the desk updated its reporting: the vote was not unanimous but passed with support from opposition lawmakers, and the Knesset had also given final approval to the Golda Meir commemoration law and the Negev Development Authority law. The source for the expanded report was N12 journalist Dafna Liel, adding corroboration to the initial announcement.
The October 7 memorial law had faced controversy over a proposal to remove the word "massacre" from its title. As The Zioneer reported on Fri 08:06 Jerusalem, the bill ultimately passed with opposition backing. The Golda Meir commemoration law establishes official recognition for the former prime minister, and the Negev Development Authority law aims to advance development in the southern region.
No further details on the content of the Golda Meir or Negev laws were immediately available.
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