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Israeli students earn 13 medals, including five gold, at global Science Olympiads

Israeli students earned 13 medals, including five golds, at international physics, biology, and chemistry Olympiads held worldwide in July.

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals.
ISRAEL'S UNDER-16 national bridge team poses following a silver-medal finish at the European Championship in Latvia.

'Strength of next generation': Israeli youth bridge teams claim three European silver medals

TAMAR STEINBERG, European windsurfing champion.

Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship

President Isaac Herzog awards his Argentinian counterpart Javier Milei with the Presidential Medal of Honor, Jerusalem, April 20, 2026.

President Herzog presents Argentina's Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor


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.'

 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.

 Michael D. Siegal receives the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor and citation from President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence on December 11.

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.

  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."

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.