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Herzog Honors 11 With Presidential Medal of Honor

9/7/2026

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President Isaac Herzog presented the Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 recipients at the President’s Residence.
The medal, created by President Shimon Peres in 2012, honors exceptional contributions to Israel or humanity.
Recipients included nanotech scientist Prof. Hossam Haick, trauma psychologist Prof. Mooli Lahad, activist Ziva Mekonen, and advocate Abie Moses.
Herzog warned elections are not a civil war, urged national unity, and said societal prejudices are gradually dissolving.

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President Isaac Herzog presented the Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 recipients at the President’s Residence.
The medal, created by President Shimon Peres in 2012, honors exceptional contributions to Israel or humanity.
Recipients included nanotech scientist Prof. Hossam Haick, trauma psychologist Prof. Mooli Lahad, activist Ziva Mekonen, and advocate Abie Moses.
Herzog warned elections are not a civil war, urged national unity, and said societal prejudices are gradually dissolving.