Outstanding Soldiers

Former hostage Mia Leimberg named Outstanding Soldier

Hamas captivity survivor Mia Leimberg, who enlisted in the IAF following her release from captivity, receives Outstanding Soldier award at Independence Day ceremony.

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Pres. Herzog: With the courage of Israel, Zionism will prevail

President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF. Watch.

Tragedy in Thailand:

Presidential award recipient killed while on family vacation

Rotem Ya'ish who was discharged from the IDF two months ago and flew with his family to Thailand to celebrate, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the island of Ko Samui.

Chief of Staff:

'Outstanding soldiers - Go forth and succeed!'

The Chief of Staff spoke at the annual ceremony for the President to recognize outstanding soldiers.

After losing his legs in battle:

Elisha Medan: Iran and Hezbollah want to divide us

Elisha Medan, IDF soldier who lost his legs in battle, joins Outstanding Soldiers ceremony, calling for unity amongst the nation.

Knesset Speaker:

The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

Speaker Amir Ohana, to 120 outstanding female and male soldiers: ‘This is a generation that has not fallen short of any generation that came before it.’

Three of the outstanding soldiers are from haredi units

Avraham Bar Noy of Netzach Yehuda, Benny Brim of Hetz & Binyamin Gopin of Maginei Hanegev, are named among this year's outstanding soldiers.

Netanyahu reveals:

'Trump asked if operation dangerous'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he told US President about operation to bring Iran nuclear archive before operation.

Outstanding soldier who felt unwell gets his award

During Independence Day ceremony for outstanding soldiers, Ariel Salem was sent to hospital, missing ceremony.

Liberman:

'We'll face every threat - in the south and the north'

DM participates in outstanding officer and NCO ceremony in honor of Rosh Hashana; 'No accident IDF considered one of best armies in world.'

Artillery Corps outstanding soldiers

Outstanding artillery soldier ceremony held over weekend; Chief Artillery Officer: 'Our strength is in the people, not the metal.'