'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch
Laszlo has faced controversy over supposed statements that opponents allege criticized the IDF's activities, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War.
Laszlo has faced controversy over supposed statements that opponents allege criticized the IDF's activities, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War.
The institute works with about 220 survivors living in the south Tel Aviv and Jaffa area, all of whom are elderly people referred by social services.
The medal is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Israel or humanity through their talent, service, or other means, the President's Office said.
"Every year, my wife and I make it a point to meet with the torchbearers," Netanyahu told the survivors. "It is an extraordinarily moving moment because you are giants of the spirit."
The attacker entered the complainant’s second-floor apartment through the balcony in the early morning hours and overpowered her as she went to check noises from the living room.
According to the indictment, Dvir faces 10 counts that include rape, attempted rape, an indecent act by force, and multiple counts of indecent acts.
The soldiers were evacuated to the hospital for further medical treatment.
The letter deplored that women had never had a significant role in the ceremony at the Western Wall, other than lighting the ceremonial torch.
An IDF official says April 8 strikes killed 250 Hezbollah fighters and hit key command centers across Lebanon, bringing total terror group losses to over 1,400.
In a split outcome on the broader issue, Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justice Daphne Barak-Erez held that the so-called “factional outline” could not stand.
Six rockets were successfully intercepted, but the seventh hit a residence, injuring the woman inside, Magen David Adom said.