On Wednesday, the Knesset Education Committee reinstated the term 'massacre' in legislation aimed at establishing an annual memorial day for the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack. This decision followed significant backlash from bereaved families who accused the government of trying to erase the historical significance of the event by previously removing the term. Acting committee chairman Yosef Taieb stated that the government was sensitive to concerns and emphasized the importance of accurately commemorating the tragedy. Despite the reinstatement, disagreements remain over the bill's language, particularly regarding references to 'national resilience and social cohesion,' which families argue detracts from the focus on the victims. The bill, which has garnered support from more than 80 of the 120 Knesset members, aims to commemorate the attack, described as the worst in Israel's history, on the 24th day of Tishrei. The Prime Minister's Office defended the initial title change, asserting it was not an attempt to exclude the term 'massacre' but to adhere to the original proposal. However, some families see this as part of a broader effort to alter the narrative surrounding the attack.