The Torch-Lighting Ceremony is the official state ceremony that marks the closure of Yom Hazikaron and the opening of the Independence Day in Israel. The ceremony is held annually at the burial site o
2014 ceremony
Supreme court justice Miriam Ben-Porat kindles one of 12 torches, 1988
Stage set up for the 1978 celebration
Miri Regev
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Miriam "Miri" Regev is an Israeli politician who currently serves as Minister of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety. Previously she was Minister of Culture and Sport and Acting Prime M
Miri Regev in 2020
Miri Regev (left) alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ayelet Shaked (center) and Naftali Bennett (right)