Although 1000’s of companies shut down on Sunday following the decision from hostage households for a day of solidarity, the Haifa District Bar Association organized a ‘day of enjoyable’ for attorneys’ households.
At the identical time, the nationwide Bar Association, led by Chairman Amit Bechar, joined the nationwide protest and even known as on main regulation companies to observe swimsuit. Bechar wrote, “On Sunday, we will join the protest and allow Bar employees to participate without any deduction from their salaries.”
Despite the nationwide affiliation’s stance, the occasion in Haifa was not canceled. However, Chairman Bechar did cancel his participation within the day of enjoyable.
The Haifa district defined that the occasion additionally included moral and academic components: “During the event we will dedicate moments of solidarity with the families, and at the same time conduct an educational and experiential program for children—arts and crafts, storytelling, and games—focusing on mutual responsibility for each other and all people, compassion, and the importance of returning the hostages to their homes and families.”
Participants got the choice to cancel their attendance and obtain a full refund. “Those who choose to attend will participate with their families, while we incorporate moments of reflection and solidarity with the hostage families, hoping for their speedy and safe return,” the affiliation said.
The Bar Association famous: “In light of the decision by the Chairman of the Bar Association to join the public protest for the release of the hostages on Sunday, the Chairman announced that he will participate only in the protest events planned for that day. The Chairman has been an active supporter of the demand to return the hostages from day one, joined the protest a year ago following the murder of six hostages, and continues to lead a principled and determined stance regarding the upcoming protest on Sunday.”
It was additionally said: “The family event in the Haifa district was scheduled well in advance. Following the Bar Association’s decision to join the families’ protest, which was made only in recent days, the Haifa district head announced that any lawyer who purchased tickets and wishes to cancel will receive a full refund. A significant portion of the family event will be dedicated to the fight for the release of the hostages. Additionally, according to the association’s announcement, all Bar employees will be able to participate in any protest events of their choosing.”