Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari to be Independence Day torchbearer

Ben Shapiro to be honored at Independence Day event alongside ex-hostage, IDF officers

Ben Shapiro to light Independence Day torch

Minister Miri Regev has announced that Ben Shapiro, known for his advocacy for Israel, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.

Ben Shapiro selected to light torch at Israel’s 77th Independence Day ceremony

American commentator Ben Shapiro picked for pro-Israel advocacy during Gaza war, joining judo coach Oren Smadga, who lost his son in combat, and former Hamas hostage Emily Damari

'Disgraceful': Far-right pundit Ben Shapiro to be honored on Israel's Independence Day

Shapiro's history of bigoted remarks have raised questions about the organizers' commitment to this year's declared theme, 'Bridges of Hope.' Youth LGBTQ+ group IGY called on the Israeli minister in charge to 'reverse this disgraceful decision' based on Shapiro's past homophobic comments

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari to be Independence Day torchbearer

This year's ceremony will mark Israel's 77th Independence Day with the theme "Bridges of Hope."

From Darkness to Light – Freed Hostage Emily Damari Shares Inspirational Message

On finding out she will be carrying the torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony, freed hostage Emily Damari shares message of light and inspiration.