IDF Recovers Remains of Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

The IDF has recovered the remains of Staff Sergeant Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yaakov in the First Lebanon War, ending a 44-year search and providing closure to his family.

• 01IDF found remains of Staff Sergeant Yehuda Katz, last missing soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov battle.
• 02The battle on June 11, 1982, was one of the bloodiest in the First Lebanon War with 20 killed and six missing.
• 03Previously, remains of two other missing soldiers were returned in 2017 and 2022.
• 04The battle involved Israeli armored and infantry forces clashing with Syrians, marked by confusion and friendly fire.
• 05Research showed IDF had aerial photos of Syrian positions not shared with troops during the battle.
• 06The discovery ends a painful chapter and allows Katz's family to receive closure after decades.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew15 minutes ago

IDF Recovers Remains of Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Locates Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Returns Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Syria Battle

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Recovers Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Locates Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Confirms Discovery of Remains of Missing Soldier Yehuda Katz After 44 Years

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Remains of Last Missing Soldier from Sultan Yaakov Returned to Israel

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Confirms Discovery of Remains of Last Missing Soldier from 1982 Sultan Yaakov Battle

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Dramatic Break in Case of Last Missing Soldier from Sultan Yaakov Battle

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Dramatic Break in Case of Last Missing Soldier from Sultan Yaakov Battle

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from Sultan Yaakov Battle, Recovered

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Identifies Remains of Yehuda Katz, Last Missing Soldier from Sultan Yaakov Battle After 44 Years

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