The singer and judge of "The Next Star" reality show, Itay Levy, who is currently starring in the lead role in the play Kasablan at Habima National Theater, will appear at the torch lighting ceremony to open the Independence Day celebration of the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel.
Other first-rate artists who represent the broad spectrum of Israeli society will also appear at the ceremony.
Transportation Minister Brigadier General Miri Regev: "Itay Levy brings the powerful connection of Middle Eastern warmth and the Israeli voice that is so loved by all of us. As I have said before, the artistic part of the torch lighting ceremony will also bring to light the cultural mosaic of Israeli society."
This year's ceremony will celebrate Israel's pioneers, past and present, the first to turn ideas into actions and dreams into reality.