Former IDF POW Chief Reports New Developments in Ron Arad Case, Details Return of Yehuda Katz's Remains
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 13 hours ago
What happened
Avi Kalo, former head of the IDF POW and Missing Persons Department, announced new developments in the Ron Arad case, shifting focus to Lebanon. He detailed the decade-long efforts to recover Yehuda Katz's remains from the First Lebanon War, describing the operation's challenges and emotional significance. Kalo compared the chaotic retrieval conditions to the October 7, 2023, attacks and emphasized Israel's deep commitment to recovering its missing soldiers.
- 01New developments in Ron Arad case have shifted focus from Iran to Lebanon.
- 02Yehuda Katz's remains, last from First Lebanon War, were recovered after decade-long efforts.
- 03Operation involved establishing presence near Damascus despite Assad regime challenges.
- 04Retrieval occurred near June 11, 1982, battle site, highlighting historical significance.
- 05Kalo compared chaos during Katz's recovery to October 7, 2023, attacks.
- 06Mission reflects deep Israeli commitment to recovering missing soldiers and honoring their memory.
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