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IDF Locates Burial Site of Soldier Missing for 78 Years in Cyprus Detention Camp
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 12, 2026
What happened
The IDF located the burial site of Shlomo Haimson, killed in 1948 during a Cyprus detention camp escape attempt, after a four-year investigation. Researchers reconstructed fragmented cemetery maps and burial records to identify his grave among 120 unknowns. His family was informed, bringing closure after nearly 78 years.
- 01IDF found Shlomo Haimson’s burial site 78 years after his 1948 death in Cyprus.
- 02Investigation took over four years, involving global archival research and map reconstruction.
- 03Haimson was buried among 120 unidentified graves in Cyprus’ Margo cemetery.
- 04His remains were moved to Israel in 1970, but exact grave location was unknown until now.
- 05The team informed Haimson’s daughter, who was an infant when he died.
- 06IDF reaffirmed commitment to locating all missing soldiers and providing families closure.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
IDF Locates Burial Site of Soldier Missing for 78 Years in Cyprus Detention Camp
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Soldier Killed in Cyprus Detention Camp Identified After 78 Years
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Identifies and Honors Soldier Missing for 78 Years After Cyprus Detention Camp Death
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of Soldier Shlomo Haimson After Nearly 78 Years
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Locates 1948 Fallen Soldier Shlomo Haimson's Grave in Haifa After 78 Years
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Soldier Shlomo Haimson's Burial Site Found Nearly 78 Years After Death in Cyprus
N12Center · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Soldier Shlomo Haimson's Burial Site Found Nearly 78 Years After Death in Cyprus
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Identifies Burial Site of 1948 Fallen Soldier Shlomo Haimson in Haifa
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
IDF Identifies 1948 Fallen Soldier Shlomo Haimson Buried in Haifa
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