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Dr. Hanna Katan Honors IDF Soldier Yehuda Katz 44 Years After Battle of Sultan Yaakov
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Dr. Hanna Katan honored the return of IDF soldier Yehuda Katz 44 years after the Battle of Sultan Yaakov, underscoring Israel's lasting commitment to its fallen soldiers. She praised the efforts to bring Katz home and reaffirmed that Israel never forgets those who defend it.
- 01Yehuda Katz, an IDF soldier, was returned to Israel 44 years after the Battle of Sultan Yaakov.
- 02Dr. Hanna Katan dedicated a video column to Katz's repatriation and Israel's commitment to fallen soldiers.
- 03She emphasized that despite decades passing, Israel never forgets its defenders.
- 04Katan acknowledged the pain, waiting, and determination behind Katz's return.
- 05She saluted Katz's family and those who worked to bring him home.
- 06Katan concluded with a personal message welcoming Katz back and blessing his memory.
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