Stas Misezhnikov, Tourism Minister and chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Symbols and Ceremonies, named the six Israelis who will be honored with carrying the six torches to be presented at the opening ceremonies of Israel Independence Day. The list was drawn up by a citizens' committee. Among those to carry the torches will be a member of the Ethiopian community who is a doctor in the IDF, the head of the Israel Journalists Federation, retired Judge Dalia Dorner, reserve General Zvi Levanon, among others.