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In light of Gaza war, Miri Regev cancels Independence Day fireworks show
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Fireworks at the 75th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 25, 2023.(Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who is responsible for planning Israel’s Independence Day events, announces that in light of the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza the traditional national Independence Day fireworks show will not be held this year.
She calls for the heads of local municipalities to follow suit and cancel the fireworks portion of their festivities.
In 2022, several major cities in Israel including Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Netanya, announced that they would no longer be holding fireworks shows, citing objections from military veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Independence Day will take place on May 14.
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