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IDF Locates 1948 Fallen Soldier Yaakov Zarhyan’s Grave After 78 Years
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
The IDF located the grave of Private Yaakov Zarhyan, who died in the 1948 Harel operation near Jerusalem, after a 15-year investigation. Zarhyan, a Moroccan immigrant, was killed in battle and buried in a mass grave at Kiryat Anavim. Family connections and archaeological research confirmed his resting place, bringing closure after 78 years.
- 01IDF found Private Yaakov Zarhyan’s grave after 78 years of being missing.
- 02Zarhyan died in the 1948 Harel operation supplying Jerusalem.
- 03Investigation lasted about 15 years, involving documents, witnesses, and archaeology.
- 04Nonprofit group and social media helped connect investigators with Zarhyan’s family.
- 05Zarhyan immigrated from Morocco in 1946 and joined the IDF in 1948.
- 06He was buried with seven other soldiers at Kiryat Anavim military cemetery.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Locates 1948 Fallen Soldier Yaakov Zarhyan’s Grave After 78 Years
MaarivCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of Soldier Missing Since 1948 Independence War
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Locates Burial Site of 1948 Independence War Fallen Yaakov Zarhyan After 15-Year Investigation
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Palmah Fighter Yaakov Zrihen's Remains Found 78 Years After 1948 Battle
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of Soldier Missing Since 1948 Jerusalem Convoy Operation
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of 1948 Fallen Soldier Yaakov Zrihan After 78 Years
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Locates Burial Site of Soldier Missing for 78 Years from 1948 Jerusalem Convoy Battle
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of Soldier Missing for 78 Years from 1948 Jerusalem Convoy Battle
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of 1948 Soldier Yaakov Zarhyan After 15-Year Search
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