Orders and decorations of the Israel Defense Forces

Israeli military awards are given to soldiers of the Israeli Armed Forces (Tzahal) for outstanding military performance and special courage in combat. They include the Medal of Honor ( Medal of Valor ), the highest decoration, the Medal of Courage ( Medal of Courage ) and the Medal for outstanding service ( Medal of distinguished service ). Furthermore, there is the Honorable Mention of the Commander ( Commander Citation ) for the military ranks Raw Aluf (Lieutenant General) in the function of Ramatkal (chief of staff) , Aluf (Brigadier) and Tat-Aluf (Brigadier General).

The two most decorated soldiers of the Israeli armed forces are Major Nechemia Cohen (1943-1967) and the former Prime Minister , Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of Israel, Ehud Barak , each with five awards, a Distinguished Service Medal and 4 Ramtkal citations . The most highly decorated soldiers are Tat-Aluf Avigdor Kahalani (born 1944) and Samal ( corporal ) Shlomo Nitzani , who each received the Medal of Valor and the Distinguished Service Medal .

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	Hebrew גיבור ישראל Gibor Jisra'el , English Hero Of Israel , "Held Israels" Awarded during the Israeli War of Independence , then replaced by the Itur haGwura .
	Hebrew עיטור הגבורה Itur haGwura , English Medal of Valor , "Medal of bravery" Highest award of the Israel Defense Forces .
	Hebrew עיטור העוז Itur haOs , English Medal of Courage , "Medal of Courage"
	Hebrew עיטור המופת Itur haMofet , English Medal of Distinguished Service , "Medal for excellent service"
	Hebrew אות הערכה Ot haAracha , English Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation " Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation " Since 1981, is also awarded to foreigners.

Honorable Mentions ( Citations (Tzalash) )

	Ramatkal Citation (Mention of the Chief of Staff)
	Officer Commanding Territorial Command Citation (Mention Territorial Commanders )
	Divisional Commander Citation (divisional commander mention )
	Brigade Commander Citation (mention of brigade commander)
	President's Award for Outstanding Soldiers (Award of the Prime Minister for outstanding soldiers)

Campaign bands ( Campaign Ribbons )

Campaign ribbons are awarded for participating in wars. Honorable mentions are made on the campaign ribbon in times of war.

	War of Independence
	Sinai campaign
	Six Day War
	Attrition war
	Yom Kippur War
	Lebanon War 1982
	Lebanon War 2006
	Operation Protective Edge