At a ceremony for the families of female spotters and combat observers who fell at Nahal Oz on October 7, the families said: 'We expect the IDF to recognize their heroism by awarding a decoration that reflects their courage.' They added that 'heroism in battle is measured in many ways. To understand that these are your final moments and still give your phone to friends so they can say goodbye to their parents - that is heroism. To see the terrorists breaching the fence on the cameras, and then also entering the base and continue reporting calmly on the communication network and directing forces to save others - that is heroism. To calm friends and parents - when you yourself are in terror - that is heroism.'