{
  "id": 13362862,
  "title": "IDF to start awarding medals for sacrifice, heroism to soldiers who fought in October 7 battles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/idf-to-start-awarding-medals-for-sacrifice-heroism-to-soldiers-who",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:22:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-911214"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is set to initiate the process of awarding medals for courage and heroism to soldiers who participated in the battles following the October 7 massacre, the military announced on Thursday. A commanders' meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, to outline the procedure for reviewing and presenting these medals and decorations. General Dado Bar Kalifa and General Orli Markman will chair the meeting, which will include representatives from all army brigades and sectors. The objective is to acknowledge the extraordinary acts of heroism displayed during the conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and to safeguard this legacy for future generations. The IDF also plans to forward notable acts of heroism by civilians to the Advisory Committee to the President, who may then consider these individuals for the Presidential Medal for Civilian Heroism. President Isaac Herzog established this award to recognize ordinary Israeli citizens who exhibited courageous behavior in the face of significant personal risk to save lives. Examples of recipients include medical professionals from Magen David Adom (MDA) and United Hatzalah, who treated critically wounded civilians and soldiers under fire, as well as Liron Barda, who despite being murdered at a music festival, chose to stay and provide aid to the wounded, earning her the medal.",
  "summary": "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.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "IDF to award medals for heroism to soldiers in October 7 battles",
    "General Dado Bar Kalifa and General Orli Markman to chair meeting",
    "Presidential Medal for Civilian Heroism to recognize ordinary Israelis"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}