Medal of the Knesset
| Medal of the Knesset | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Hebrew: עיטור הכנסת |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | "Significant contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people" |
| Country | Israel |
| Presented by | Speaker of the Knesset |
| Motto | "Hast crowned him with glory and honor" (Psalms 8:6) |
| Established | 2026 |
| First award | 25 February 2026 |
| Total | 1 |
The Medal of the Knesset (Hebrew: עיטור הכנסת)[1] is an Israeli state decoration awarded by the Speaker of the Knesset, the legislative body of Israel.
Description
[edit]The Medal of the Knesset is awarded to individuals for "significant contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people". It is awarded by the Speaker of the Knesset, the legislative body of Israel. The medal depicts the emblem of Israel, the Knesset building, and the Knesset Plenum. It is made of gold-plated bronze and is engraved with the phrase "Hast crowned him with glory and honor" from Psalms 8:6. The ribbon is silver and blue and features the Star of David.[2]
History
[edit]The Medal of the Knesset was first awarded on 25 February 2026 when Speaker Amir Ohana bestowed the decoration to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.[3] He issued the award for Modi having "significantly strengthened the ties between India and Israel and deepened the strategic cooperation between the countries" ("חיזק באופן משמעותי את הקשרים בין הודו לבין ישראל והעמיק את שיתוף הפעולה האסטרטגי בין המדינות").[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Rosen, Arya (25 February 2026). "לראשונה בהיסטוריה: מודי קיבל מדליה מיוחדת – זה הפסוק שנחרט עליה" [For the First Time in History: Modi Received a Special Medal – This is the Verse Engraved on It]. Kikar HaShabbat (in Hebrew). Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Prime Minister of India Modi First Ever Recipient of Medal of the Knesset. Speaker MK Ohana: "His Policy is an Expression of a Courageous, Consistent and Sincere Friendship with Israel"". Knesset News. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Sokol, Sam (25 February 2026). "Modi Awarded New Medal of the Knesset for his 'Significant Contributions' to Israel and Jews". Times of Israel. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
