Bereaved Families Advocate for Social Cohesion as National Priority
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Bereaved families of the October 7 attacks and the war have launched Hamechane, an initiative advocating for social cohesion as a national responsibility. Key figures like Moshe Shapiro, Hoda Daxa, and Shai Zohar believe internal divisions exacerbated the October 7 catastrophe and pose an existential threat. The group urges the next government to establish a national social cohesion framework within 100 days, promoting respect and dialogue across Israel's diverse communities. They aim to foster cooperation beyond emergencies, inspired by the sacrifices and values of their lost loved ones.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Bereaved families launched Hamechane to make social cohesion a national responsibility.
- They believe internal divisions contributed to the October 7 catastrophe.
- Hamechane urges the next government to create a national social cohesion framework.
- The initiative seeks to foster respect and dialogue across Israel's diverse communities.
- Members include bereaved families, former hostages, and war survivors.
- They aim to make cooperation endure beyond emergencies.
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