[In this Monday, May 9, 2016 photo, Father Gabriel Naddaf who will light a torch this week in Israel's official independence day ceremony, arrives to the rehearsal for the upcoming ceremony in Jerusalem. Israel's decision to honor a controversial Greek Orthodox priest at its official independence day ceremony is driving a wedge in the country's tiny Christian Arab community as the government recognizes him for his crusade to encourage his followers to enlist in the Israeli military. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)]NAZARETH, Israel (AP) — Israel's decision to honor a controversial Greek Orthodox priest at its official Independence Day ceremony is driving a wedge in the country's tiny Christian Arab community as the government recognizes him for his efforts to encourage Christians to enlist in the Israeli military.
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