Controversial Israeli Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv to Light Torch at Independence Day Amid Human Rights Condemnation
Avraham Zarbiv, an Israeli rabbi known for his role in demolishing Palestinian homes, has been selected to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day celebration on April 21, 2026.Zarbiv is one of 14 individuals chosen for their "extraordinary contribution to society and the state," alongside professionals from various fields including science, medicine, and security.He is a reservist who operates an armoured bulldozer and has gained notoriety through videos showing his personal campaign of destruction in Gaza, often accompanied by inflammatory rhetoric.Human rights groups have condemned his selection, describing it as an official endorsement of ethnic cleansing and war crimes.The rights... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 17:32 LONDON
