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IDF Soldier Yehuda Katz's Remains Recovered After 44 Years Since Sultan Yaakov Battle

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The remains of IDF soldier Yehuda Katz, missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yaakov in Lebanon, were returned to Israel after 44 years.

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  • Yehuda Katz's remains were recovered after 44 years.
  • He was declared missing following the June 11, 1982 battle.
  • The battle took place in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
  • Katz was the last missing soldier from the Sultan Yaakov battle.
  • His remains were returned to Israel on Tuesday.
IDF Soldier Yehuda Katz's Remains Recovered After 44 Years Since Sultan Yaakov Battle
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The remains of IDF soldier Yehuda Katz, who was declared missing following the Battle of Sultan Yaakov in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley on June 11, 1982, were returned to Israel on Tuesday after 44 years. Katz was the last missing soldier from that battle, and his recovery brings closure to a decades-long search. The return of his remains marks a significant moment for the Israeli military and his family, concluding a long chapter of uncertainty.

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