Battle of Sultan Yaqub

44 years later:

Yehuda Katz, who fell in 1982, is laid to rest

Family, friends and fellow yeshiva students gather to accompany Yehuda Yekutiel Katz to his final resting place, 44 years after he went missing in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub.

After 44 years:

Remains of last Sultan Yaqub MIA brought to Israel

IDF, Military Intelligence and Mossad return remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz, who fell in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub and was missing for 44 years. His family was notified following his identification, completing the return of all missing soldiers from that battle.

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow reflects on soldier’s return after 44 years

After 44 years of uncertainty, Rabbi Yuval Cherlow reflects on the identification of Yehuda Katz’s remains, describing a moment of profound pain, consolation and renewed hope for his family.

43 Years Later:

Tzvi Feldman laid to rest

After more than four decades missing in action, Staff Sergeant Tzvi Feldman, killed in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yaqub, was finally laid to rest in Israel today.

Four Decades Later:

Recovery of Tzvi Feldman may lead to legendary spy Eli Cohen

Several bodies were exhumed during the operation. Foreign media reports that Israel is checking whether one of them might be that of 'our man in Damascus.'

Netanyahu:

'We kept our promise to Tzvi Feldman's parents'

PM says at weekly Cabinet meeting that Israel has worked for many years to bring back all of the missing soldiers who were killed in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub 43 years ago.

Body of missing soldier Tzvi Feldman recovered after 4 decades

PM announces recovery from Syria of the body of soldier who was killed in Lebanon in 1982 for burial in Israel in a joint operation of the Mossad and the IDF.

Bennett gives PM's office info on missing soldiers

In July, Yamina chairman gave PMO document reportedly from Yasser Arafat detailing burial location of soldiers who fell at Sultan Yacuub.

Russia to return Israeli tank from Battle of Sultan Yacoub

Tank was captured during 1982 First Lebanon War along with three Israeli soldiers whose fates are unknown.

Deputy COS: Israel Must Be Alert in Wake of Syria Situation

Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh warns: Syria’s arsenal of chemical weapons may fall into the rebels’ hands, Israel needs to prepare.