Israel to skip fireworks on Independence Day, Citing war and veteran traumaSource: social media
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Israel to skip fireworks on Independence Day, Citing war and veteran trauma
Israel opts for quiet Independence Day, no fireworks amid ongoing conflict
Israel opts for quiet Independence Day, no fireworks amid ongoing conflictSource: ANI
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 31 (ANI/TPS): On Sunday, Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who is overseeing Independence Day celebrations, declared that this year's events will exclude fireworks, even silent ones, due to the ongoing conflict and out of respect for veterans with PTSD and the general public.
Regev urged local authorities to follow suit and cancel all fireworks shows.
The Wounded Combat Veterans Forum welcomed the decision but stressed that symbolic gestures are not enough.
"Israel must provide real support for those wounded in battle, beyond ceremonial statements," the forum stated, calling for immediate action on legislation to improve veteran care. (ANI/TPS)