Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Avraham Zarbiv, a 52-year-old Israeli rabbi and military reservist, has been selected to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony on Tuesday. Zarbiv faces accusations of war crimes, including throwing grenades at Palestinians in Gaza and demolishing homes. The Israeli military has publicly distanced itself from him, stating he was not selected in coordination with military authorities.
Key Entities
Avraham ZarbivIsraelIndependence DayGazaPalestiniansKhan YounisRafah