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Israel marks 78th Independence Day as Milei says Israel brought 'light to humanity'

Argentina's President Javier Milei joined the Mount Herzl ceremony, thanking Israeli leaders and praising the country's 'freedom and sovereignty,' while alternative Tel Aviv speakers warned of 'cover-ups' and demanded a state inquiry into the October 7 failures and government responsibility

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Argentina's President Javier Milei joined the Mount Herzl ceremony, thanking Israeli leaders and praising the country's 'freedom and sovereignty,' while alternative Tel Aviv speakers warned of 'cover-ups' and demanded a state inquiry into the October 7 failures and government responsibility

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12:43 AM • April 22 2026 IDT

Israel marked its 78th Independence Day on Tuesday evening with the official torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, alongside a large alternative event in Tel Aviv, as competing narratives over the October 7 attack and the ongoing war framed the national celebrations.

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