Zvi Feldman's Long-Lost Remains Return to Israel: A Remarkable Recovery after 43 Years
Remains of soldiers gone missing during 1982 conflict handed back to Israel.
In the heart of the Middle East, Israel's top-notch intel and grit have paid off big time. The remains of a soldier missing since the 1982 Lebanon War, Zvi Feldman, have finally made their way home. This remarkable recovery was the result of a covert "special operation" orchestrated by the Mossad and the Israeli army.
During the Lebanon War of 1982, approximately 1,200 Israeli lives were lost, mostly soldiers. But only now does Israel have a significant victory, bringing one more casualty home after 43 years.
The operation, based on "precise intelligence," saw Israeli special forces perform a clandestine mission to bring Feldman's remains back to Israel. The details of the operation's execution, such as the location, time, and methods used to find Feldman in Syria, remain undisclosed.
Feldman's identification was confirmed through DNA testing. Prime Minister Netanyahu made a personal visit to Feldman's family to share the emotional news of the discovery of his remains.
The search for the third missing soldier, Yehuda Katz, continues with the hope that one day, he too will find his way home.
Insights:1. The operation to recover Feldman's remains was the culmination of decades-long efforts by Israeli authorities to locate and return the fallen hero's remains.[1][5]2. The effort to bring Feldman's remains home involved multiple agencies, including the Mossad, IDF, and other security forces.[2][4]3. The operation required intelligence research and collection efforts in enemy territory.[1][5]4. Feldman, along with Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz and Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel, went missing during a battle against Syrian forces in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley.[1][4]5. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the dedication and courage of those involved and vowed to continue efforts to bring back Yehuda Katz, who remains missing.[2][5]
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- The covert operation to find Zvi Feldman's remains took place in Syria, decades after he went missing during the Lebanon War.
- While the Israeli authorities have successfully returned Feldman's remains after 43 years, the third missing soldier, Yehuda Katz, is still believed to be in Syria.
- The Commission, in consultation with general news, war-and-conflicts, and politics experts, has reportedly been updated on the progress of Israel's attempts to bring Syria-based Israeli soldiers back home.
- Reportedly, Israeli special forces had to bypass Syrian security forces and evade detection to execute the operation that eventually led to Feldman's recovery.
- NTV, a leading news channel in Israel, has been covering the story extensively, providing updates on the ongoing search for Yehuda Katz in Lebanon and Syria.
