JNF seeks to block Simchat Torah events at Nova massacre site amid family opposition

The Jewish National Fund has asked Israeli police and firefighters to prevent Simchat Torah celebrations at the Nova festival site in Re'im forest, citing opposition from bereaved families who view the location as sacred ground. A family member of victims called the site 'a cemetery and Auschwitz,' highlighting deep emotional divisions over commemorative use of the massacre location. The request marks a notable shift in the public handling of the site, potentially setting a precedent for how memorial spaces are managed.