Itamar Ben-Gvir Exits Independence Day Ceremony After Seat Dispute
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife left the annual torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem after being asked to change seats. Ben-Gvir had occupied a seat meant for Argentine President Javier Milei, who was honored to carry a torch at the event. Despite having assigned seats in the distinguished gallery, Ben-Gvir chose to leave the ceremony entirely. Additionally, MK Tally Gotliv confronted an event worker after being informed she did not have a reserved seat in the distinguished section. The ceremony, marking Israel's 78th Independence Day, was attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara, and other dignitaries. 
