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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 athletes impress and strive for medals as Paris Olympics nears final stretch

As the Paris Olympics approach their final days, Israeli athletes display exciting performances that merit a place on the podium.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Daria Atamanov of Israel in action. August 8, 2024.

In times of war, Israel's Olympic glory carries deeper meaning - analysis

Peter Paltchik's Olympic bronze was more than a victory; it was a poignant tribute to his coach's fallen son and a symbol of national unity amid conflict.

AUGUST 5, 2024ByHERB KEINON
Peter Paltchik (inset) had gotten Israel on the Paris medal board earlier with a bronze in the -100kg category.

Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun

JULY 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Team Israel midfielder Oscar Gloukh (10) and teammates celebrate a goal against Mali during a men's Group D football match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.

Cash, luxury cars and land grants, Paris Games a gold mine for Arab medallists

Tareg Hamedi went from being a hardworking student-athlete to a national hero and millionaire after landing Saudi Arabia's second ever Olympic silver medal in the karate competition in Tokyo 2021.

JULY 4, 2024ByREUTERS
OFFICIAL LOGO of the Paris bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games is seen on the Arc de Triomphe, 2016

Outstanding Achievement for Israel's Informatics Team

Israel's Informatics Team wins three gold medals and honorable mention at International Olympiad in Informatics, its best-ever result at the International Olympiad in Informatics.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), which marked the end of the International Science Olympiad season, saw Israel's team achieve impressive results, with an unprecedented and highest achievement since 1996 - the year Israel began participating in the Olympiad. At this year's Internati

Paris revokes Mahmoud Abbas' honorary medal, cites Holocaust denial

Antisemitic comments made by the Palestinian president means he can longer claim to hold Paris' highest distinction, Mayor Anne Hidalgo wrote.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas before a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France July 20, 2022

Israel returns with 25 medals from Special Olympics

As the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany concludes, the Israeli athletes celebrate a series of incredible athletic triumphs resulting in nine gold medals.

JUNE 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Israeli Special Olympics world champion Ron Bek

Russian Wagner boss says his fighters have yet to receive promised medals for bloody Ukraine battle

Prigozhin's Wagner private army spearheaded the assault on the eastern city of Bakhmut, captured last month by Russian forces after nine months of fighting.

JUNE 20, 2023ByREUTERS
Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with mercenaries "Biber" and "Dolik" during a statement on the start of withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, on May 25, 2023.

Israel's outstanding Paralympians honored in award ceremony

'The Paralympic athletes of the State of Israel, who have represented the country since its establishment, are the most accomplished athletes.'

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
All the winners of the awards for the outstanding Paralympic athletes of 2022.

President Herzog awards Michael D. Siegal with Israel’s highest honor

The former head of the Jewish Agency was awarded for a lifetime of service.

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Michael D. Siegal receives the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor and citation from President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence on December 11.