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Right-wing American pundit Ben Shapiro to light torch at Independence Day ceremony
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Ben Shapiro is seen on the set of 'Candace,' on April 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/ Getty Images)
Ben Shapiro, a right-wing American Jewish pundit who is an outspoken supporter of Israel, has also been selected to light a torch at the official state Independence Day ceremony next week.
Shapiro, who identifies as an Orthodox Jew, is the founder of The Daily Wire, and hosts his own popular radio show and podcast, “The Ben Shapiro Show.”
Earlier today, freed hostage Emily Damari and bereaved father Oren Smadga were also tapped to also light torches at the ceremony.
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