Israel to honour 53 soldiers and officers for Gaza war

‘Israel has decided to present 53 soldiers and officers with awards over their involvement in the war on Gaza last summer that left thousands of Palestinians dead or injured.

According to Israeli media, the regime’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, has approved the awards on the basis of recommendations by a military committee headed by Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo.

A Tuesday military announcement said several army units will receive “citations of merit” and medals of “appreciation” over their role in the war.’

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