Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day

An extremist rabbi known for bulldozing Palestinian homes in Gaza, Avraham Zarbiv, will light a torch at Israel’s independence day celebration, a decision criticized by human rights groups as endorsing ethnic cleansing and war crimes. Zarbiv was among 14 individuals honored for 'extraordinary contribution to society and the state,' including a scientist, chef, and security personnel.