""What a Spitz": Israeli hero Ari Spitz on an emotional visit to Netanyahu's office • Watch

Avi Katz
April 17, 2026   
Photo: 
June Green

Hero of Israel Ari Spitz, who will light a torch on Independence Day, arrived at the Prime Minister's Office for a personal meeting with Netanyahu.

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, as part of a tribute to the work and personal story of Spitz - who was injured during his service and has since undergone an inspiring rehabilitation process. He has become a symbol of strength and inspiration for many in the Israeli public.

Prime Minister Netanyahu wrote after the meeting, alongside the video: "It is a privilege to meet the hero of Israel, Ari Spitz, in the Prime Minister's Office. What a Spitz. Shabbat Shalom.".


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