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Friend of Fallen Soldier Yehuda Katz Recalls His Courage and Faith in Battle

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago

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Rabbi Baruch Wider, a comrade of Yehuda Katz who went missing in the 1973 Battle of Sultan Yaakov, expressed deep emotion upon learning Katz's remains were found after 44 years. He recalled Katz's remarkable bravery, fighting inside a tank while wearing tefillin, and highlighted the significance of this discovery for Israel and its military.

01Yehuda Katz's remains were found 44 years after going missing in the Battle of Sultan Yaakov.
02Rabbi Baruch Wider, who fought alongside Katz, described his emotional reaction to the news.
03Katz uniquely fought inside a tank wearing tefillin, destroying Syrian tanks during the battle.
04Wider emphasized Katz's combination of faith, scholarship, and combat prowess.
05The discovery symbolizes Israel's deep connection to its soldiers and is honored at the Kotel Yeshiva.
06Wider called the day a significant moment for Israel and the IDF, recognized worldwide.

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