IDF Chief Marks Return of All Missing Soldiers from 1979 Sultan Yaakov Battle After 44 Years

First reported by Walla · 17 hours ago

What happened

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.

• 01All soldiers missing from the 1979 Sultan Yaakov battle have been returned to Israel after 44 years.
• 02IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir personally conveyed the news to Yehuda Yekutiel Katz's family.
• 03Zamir highlighted his personal and professional connection to the Armored Corps and the battle's legacy.
• 04The nation is united in emotion over the return of the missing soldiers.
• 05The family thanked the IDF for the efforts to repatriate Yehuda's remains.

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