Gal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-12 12:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Law & Courts, Tax & Budget, Fraud & Corruption, World News, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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Since it was announced that Gal Hirsch, the coordinator for hostages and missing persons, will light a torch at the state Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl, the decision has faced sharp criticism, especially from hostage families, as well as from soldiers who served under him during the Second Lebanon War.
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