IDF Chief Marks Return of All Missing Soldiers from 1979 Sultan Yaakov Battle After 44 Years
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir informed Yehuda Yekutiel Katz's family that all missing soldiers from the 1979 Sultan Yaakov battle have been returned to Israel after 44 years, marking a significant closure for the nation and the families involved.
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- All soldiers missing from the 1979 Sultan Yaakov battle have been returned to Israel after 44 years.
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir personally conveyed the news to Yehuda Yekutiel Katz's family.
- Zamir highlighted his personal and professional connection to the Armored Corps and the battle's legacy.
- The nation is united in emotion over the return of the missing soldiers.
- The family thanked the IDF for the efforts to repatriate Yehuda's remains.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir spoke with the family of the late Yehuda Yekutiel Katz, announcing the closure of a 44-year chapter following the Battle of Sultan Yaakov. Zamir confirmed that all soldiers missing from the battle have now been returned to Israel. He described the day as special both personally and professionally, noting his long-standing connection to the Armored Corps and the enduring commitment to bring home all missing soldiers. Zamir emphasized the unity and shared emotion felt across the nation on this occasion. The family expressed their gratitude for the efforts made to repatriate Yehuda's remains to Israel.
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