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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
PM to Independence Day torch lighters: Your stories show our enemies that Israel as strong as ever
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (bottom center) and Transportation Minister Miri Regev (bottom, 2nd left) with the Independence Day ceremony torch lighters on April 19, 2023. (Haim Zach/GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and Transportation Minister Miri Regev meet with the dozen-plus Israelis who have been chosen to light torches at the official state Independence Day ceremony next week.
As Israel’s enemies attempt to portray Israeli society as being torn apart by the debate over the judicial overhaul, Netanyahu says the stories of each of the torch lighters demonstrate that “the complete opposite is happening.”
“Keep up the good work and continue to learn from others. There is much to learn. there is much to be thankful for and cherish. I want to thank you in advance on behalf of all the citizens of Israel,” Netanyahu says in a statement issued by his office.
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