Avraham Zarbiv

Avraham Zarbiv is an Israeli rabbi who has gained notoriety for his actions in Gaza, where he has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses. He was recently selected to light a torch at Israel's national celebration, which human rights campaigners have condemned as marking the 'embrace of genocide' as the official 'spirit of the nation'. This move has sparked widespread criticism and outrage, with some Israelis using his name as a verb to describe demolishing buildings in Gaza. Zarbiv's actions have been widely condemned as war crimes, and his selection for this honour has highlighted the complexities and controversies surrounding Israel's national celebrations.