Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appointed a public committee today to examine granting honorary awards to foreign citizens who have made exceptional contributions to Israel, the Jewish people, or Israel's foreign relations. The appointment follows his earlier announcement of the initiative.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appointed a public committee today to examine the granting of honorary awards to foreign citizens, as reported by N12. The committee, first announced by Sa'ar earlier today at 08:31 Jerusalem time, is tasked with reviewing candidates who have made exceptional contributions to Israel, the Jewish people, or Israel's foreign relations. According to The Zioneer's earlier reporting, the committee is headed by Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal and will submit recommendations within 30 days, with the first honors to be awarded during 2026. The initiative underscores Sa'ar's focus on strengthening Israel's diplomatic ties through recognition of foreign supporters.
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