Ben-Gvir Leaves Independence Day Ceremony After Sitting in Milei's Seat, Being Asked to Switch
The ceremony featured 12 torch lighters and military messages that highlighted Israel Defense Forces achievements and support for troops in ongoing operations.
- On Tuesday, Israel opened its 78th Independence Day with a state torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, formally transitioning from Memorial Day with 12 torch lighters representing key sectors of society.
- Incorporating recorded military radio transmissions, the event emphasized the ongoing mission in the Gaza Strip, featuring a mockup of an IDF war room and the Iron Beam laser defense system.
- Argentine President Javier Milei lit the final torch, declaring 'Argentina and Israel are not only partners but true friends,' while Coordinator for the Hostages and Missing Brig. Gal Hirsch was also honored.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir left the ceremony after a dispute over his assigned seat, which had been designated for Milei; additionally, MK Tally Gotliv confronted staff regarding her seating.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana attended the event, which highlighted military achievements and welcomed wounded IDF soldiers to the stage to honor their service.
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Torch Ceremony Opens Israel’s 78th Independence Day as Netanyahu, Milei and Hostage Families Take Center Stage
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Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch
Also, KAN reported that MK Tally Gotliv was seen on video confronting an event worker after being told she had not been reserved a seat in the "distinguished gallery" seating section.
JERUSALEN. - On its third and final day of visit, President Javier Milei will become tonight the first foreigner to light one of the 12 torches of the iconic ceremony for the 78th anniversary of the country's Independence — a distinction the government wanted to give him to thank him for his unconditional support in times of growing isolation — an event that takes place for the third time in the midst of a war, marked by strong polemics.
Milley lit the 12th torch: "Thank you all very much. May God bless Israel. May God bless Argentina" • The president also emphasized that the connection between the countries stems from friendships "that will last for years," and reiterated his desire to move the embassy to Jerusalem • The president was greeted with applause from the audience, and joined in singing on stage at the ceremony
A rare and unforgettable moment was recorded tonight at the torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl for the 78th Independence Day. Argentine President Javier Milley took the main stage to light the torch intended for him and, in a spontaneous move, took the microphone and joined in the singing live in front of millions of excited viewers at home. Knesset Broadcasts 99 Milley, who was invited to light a torch as a token of appreciation for his unc…
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elDiarioARBuenos Aires, 21 April (NA) – President Javier Milei closes this Tuesday his visit to Israel participating in the event of the celebrations for the Day of Independence of that country. The Argentine president follows the ceremony from the front row, together with the local Prime Minister, Bejamin Netanyahu, with whom he greeted with a hug at the beginning of the event. In...
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