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6,000 Israelis Demand Alternative Coverage for Independence Day

4/21/2026

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More than 6,000 Israelis urge TV networks to skip the official Independence Day torch ceremony.
They want networks to cover a civilian Tel Aviv event led by Yotam Kipnis, who lost family in the October 7 attacks.
Organizers say the official ceremony, featuring Gal Hirsch, misrepresents the war and deflects government responsibility.
The campaign is coordinated by Zazim – Community Action.

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Story summary

More than 6,000 Israelis urge TV networks to skip the official Independence Day torch ceremony.
They want networks to cover a civilian Tel Aviv event led by Yotam Kipnis, who lost family in the October 7 attacks.
Organizers say the official ceremony, featuring Gal Hirsch, misrepresents the war and deflects government responsibility.
The campaign is coordinated by Zazim – Community Action.