Court Upholds Free Entry for Companions at Israeli Amusement Parks

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Companions of individuals with disabilities will continue to receive free entry to Israel's Luna Park and Superland amusement parks under a court-approved agreement. The Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities will re-evaluate the policy, with a new decision expected by March 31, 2027. The current exemption for companions remains in effect until then.

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Companions of disabled individuals will continue to enter Luna Park and Superland for free.
The Jerusalem District Court approved an agreement to maintain the current free entry policy.
A new policy regarding companion entry will be determined by March 31, 2027.
The Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities will re-examine the policy.
The decision follows a petition by the parks' operator, "City of Amusements."

Companions of individuals with disabilities will continue to enter Israel's Luna Park and Superland amusement parks free of charge, following a Jerusalem District Court decision on Thursday. The court approved an agreement between the parks' operator, "City of Amusements," and the relevant authorities, leading to the withdrawal of the company's petition. The agreement stipulates that the current policy of free entry for companions will remain in effect until a new policy is established, no later than March 31, 2027.

The issue of whether companions should pay for park entry has been under review by the Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Ministry of Justice. This body will now re-examine the policy, engaging in dialogue with people with disabilities, their families, service providers, and other stakeholders. The goal is to formulate a clear, comprehensive policy for amusement parks.

Dan Rechel, the Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities, welcomed the court's decision, emphasizing that it upholds the right to free entry for companions. He stated that the new policy will be developed after consultation with all relevant parties. The court's decision does not preclude future legal challenges if any party feels aggrieved by the new policy once it is published. Until then, the existing exemption for companions remains in force.

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