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Nova Festival Site Celebrations Spark Outrage Among Bereaved Families
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By איתי גל-און
First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Bereaved families are protesting planned Simchat Torah celebrations at the Nova festival massacre memorial site, calling them disrespectful. Organizers aim to foster unity and continuity, while KKL will only approve sensitive and appropriate events.
- 01Bereaved families oppose Simchat Torah celebrations at the Nova festival memorial site.
- 02Protesters argue celebrations desecrate the site and disrespect victims' memories.
- 03Organizers aim to foster unity and continuity, citing requests from some survivors.
- 04A father described last year's event as disrespectful camping and driving into the memorial.
- 05A grieving brother called the celebrations dancing on the victims' blood.
- 06KKL will only approve sensitive and appropriate events at the site.
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