The body of Sergeant Tzvi Feldman, an Israeli Army (IDF) soldier missing since 1982, has been found in Syria after 43 years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday
Feldman fought in the First Lebanon War and had been missing since the June 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub between Israel and Syria, in which six soldiers went missing.
The recovery of the body was carried out in a complex and secret operation in Syria led by the IDF and Mossad (Israel’s intelligence service), with the support of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the coordinator for hostage and missing persons affairs, General Gal Hirsch.
Netanyahu thanked everyone for their efforts to bring Feldman back and reiterated Israel’s commitment to recovering all its missing and hostages, dead or alive.
The Army reported that the family of Sergeant Yehuda Katz, another soldier missing in the same battle, has been notified of the discovery.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will continue to work to bring back Yehuda Katz and all other missing and hostages, emphasizing that this is a moral and national mission.
Recovery of another soldier
In 2019, Israel had already recovered the remains of Sergeant Zachary Baumel, also missing in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub.
His remains were brought back via a third country, on an El Al flight, following an operation by Israeli intelligence agencies.
This operation demonstrates Israel’s continued effort to locate and bring back its soldiers, even after decades.
Published in 05/11/2025 10h42
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