3 years late: IDF to award citations of honor for October 7 battles

The IDF announced it will begin the process of reviewing and awarding citations and decorations for the battles of October 7, 2023, three years late. The process will also include reviewing exceptional civilian acts of heroism, which will be forwarded to the President of Israel. Criticism was heard within the IDF against the Chief of Staff, claiming that the passage of time has obscured the details of the battles.

The IDF announced it will begin the process of reviewing and awarding citations and decorations for the battles that took place on October 7, 2023, in the Gaza envelope, three years late. At a conference to be presented by the Chief of Staff, the outline of the process for reviewing the acts of heroism and sacrifice of IDF servicemen will be presented. Criticism was heard within the IDF against the Chief of Staff, claiming that the passage of time has obscured the details of the battles. The process will be managed carefully, with attention to detail and accuracy of facts, with sensitivity and transparency. All bereaved families have been updated about its existence and goals. Alongside the heroism of servicemen, exceptional civilian acts of heroism will also be reviewed, which will be forwarded to the advisory committee of the President of Israel for awarding the "President's Medal for Civilian Heroism." The IDF sees honoring acts of heroism and sacrifice as an integral part of its duty towards its servicemen, its fallen, and their families.