American political commentator Ben Shapiro has been chosen to light a torch at Israel's 77th official Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, honoring his pro-Israel advocacy during the war in Gaza. Joining him will be Oren Smadga, head coach of Israel's national judo team, and Emily Damari, a former hostage abducted by Hamas. The ceremony is a symbolic national event marking the transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day.