US EditionBen Shapiro, Emily Damari Among Torch Lighters for Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony
- Israeli Minister Miri Regev selected Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari, and Deni Avdija for Israel's 77th Independence Day torch lighting ceremony.
- Regev chose them based on committee recommendations and their demonstrated staunch support for Israel.
- The prerecorded ceremony also features freed hostages, IDF officers, and relatives of fallen soldiers.
- Transport Minister Regev called Shapiro "one of Israel's greatest supporters in the world."
- Some groups criticized Shapiro's selection citing his past remarks on LGBTQ issues and women's rights.
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Controversy looms as Israel prepares for second Independence Day since Oct. 7 attacks
While several Israelis who became national symbols after Oct. 7 are expected to take part in the ceremony, others have declined Transportation Minister Miri Regev's invitation, with some citing the inclusion of controversial figures like Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari Among Torch Lighters for Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony
JERUSALEM (JNS) – American conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, former Israeli hostage Emily Damari and NBA player Deni Avdija have all been invited to light torches at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Shapiro, who has shown staunch support for Israel and its government to his millions of […]
Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari among torch lighters for Israel’s Independence Day ceremony
(JTA) — American conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, former Israeli hostage Emily Damari and NBA player Deni Avdija have all been invited to light torches at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony. Shapiro, who has shown staunch support for Israel and its government to his millions of followers on X and YouTube, was chosen by Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev following the recommendations of a public advisory committee. “Ben Shapiro is one of Israe…
Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari among torch lighters for Israel’s Independence Day ceremony - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
American conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, former Israeli hostage Emily Damari and NBA player Deni Avdija have all been invited to light torches at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony. Shapiro, who has shown staunch support for Israel and its government to his millions of followers on X and YouTube, was chosen by Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev following the recommendations of a public advisory committee. “Ben Shapiro is one of Israel’s grea…
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