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Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy

Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog awarding the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds, October 12, 2026.
An IDF soldier looks at the destruction in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the hardest-hit communities in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas.

IDF to start awarding medals for sacrifice, heroism to soldiers who fought in October 7 battles

The goal, the statement explained, is to recognize "the extraordinary acts of heroism performed during the battles, thereby preserving and passing on the legacy of heroism in combat."

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Israel is set to ramp up security checks on pilots flying into the country, a spokesperson for the prime minister's office said, after it said a co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv had stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane. The dramatic incident was only defused after passengers

Herzog says he will recommend Israelis who aided in flydubai attack for medal for civilian heroism

Herzog spoke with Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Tzvika Mans, and Asaf Rejwan, who took part in the response to the violent incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Herzog at the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony, on Sunday, September 6.

Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures

It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service. 

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

Israeli teen wins bronze at Greco-Roman wrestling world championship

Fetene Itzhak Melkamu won a bronze medal in the Under-23 Greco-Roman wrestling world championship in Pontevedra, Spain in October.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
ISRAELI GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLER Fetene Itzhak Melkamu poses with his longtime coach, Ariel Zimkind, at a recent competition.

Israel's Isaac Herzog awards Medal of Honor to Cypriot counterpart

Herzog praised Nicos Anastasiades for his vision, cooperation, understanding and courage, called him “ a true democrat and great leader."

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Issac Herzog awards Cypriot counterpart Nicos Anastasiades with a Presidential Medal of Honor on November 9, 2022

Archaeologists discover 1,800-year-old military Medusa medal

Medusa means guardian in Ancient Greek and her likeness was depicted on shields and weapons in ancient times.

OCTOBER 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Medusa by Caravaggio.

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat wins gold in European championships

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist scores again with amazing show in Munich, obtaining his third gold medal in international competition.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Olympian Artem Dolgopyat.

German Air Chief, Former IAF commander receive Ernst Cramer Medal

The award, which was also presented to former president Shimon Peres in 2014, is given to individuals who work to bring the two countries closer.

MAY 23, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
German Air Chief Lt.-Gen. Ingo Gerhartz and outgoing IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Amikam Norkin.

Ukrainian Snake Island soldier released from Russian captivity, awarded medal

The soldier who uttered the famous "Russian warship, go f*** yourself" line was released from captivity and awarded a medal by the Ukraine Armed Forces.

MARCH 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Snake Island (illustrative).

WWII veteran recognized as 'nazi fighter' by Justice Ministry

Giorgi Ginzburg, who came to Israel from Azerbaijan, fought for the Red Soviet Army during the war. He will now receive the acclaim and benefits that come with being a World War II hero.

JANUARY 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
World War II veteran Giorgi Ginzburg

Gold medalist Linoy Ashram reflects on her Olympic whirlwind

This summer, Linoy Ashram became the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in any sport.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021ByEMILY BURACK/JTA
LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

IDF, Germany exchange medals during Blue Flag exercise

IDF and German leaders exchanged medals as the two countries took part in the Blue Flag exercise in Israel.

OCTOBER 19, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi presents Luftwaffe Inspector Lt.-Gen. Ingo Gerhartz with a Medal of Appreciation