First Lebanon War

40 years, one mission:

How Israel finally brought Yehuda Katz home

A decades-long intelligence investigation, repeated missions behind enemy lines and one crucial focus on his tank ultimately helped Israel bring Yehuda Katz home.

‘Entire nation is moved’:

Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the family of Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from Sultan Yacoub, after his remains were returned to Israel.

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.

Chilling:

Remains of Sultan Yacoub soldier brought to Israel

After decades of uncertainty, remains of Tzvi Feldman, missing since the 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub, have been recovered in a high-risk intelligence operation, marking the end of a years-long covert effort.

Hero’s Return:

How body of Tzvi Feldman was recovered from Syria

Mossad and military Intelligence carried out a daring mission deep in Syrian territory to recover the remains of the IDF officer missing since the 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub.

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.

Investigation finds:

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's view on war

Media company JEM published a video showing what the Lubavitcher Rebbe said to Israel's leaders during the first Lebanon war.

After 40 years:

Inquiry board to reexamine cause of 1982 IDF HQ explosion

New evidence strengthens the possibility that the collapse of the Israeli HQ in Tyre was caused by a terrorist bomb and not a gas explosion.

'Out the door and back through the window' - Arafat's story

40 years after the successful completion of the 1st Lebanon War, a look back at where Israel went wrong.

A knock on the door; memories from Israel’s first Lebanon War

Israel's families dread that knock on the door. The story of a family at whose door the IDF knocked twice in 48 hours.Op-ed.

40 years since Operation Peace for the Galilee

IDF marks anniversary of the beginning of the First Lebanon War.

Watch: IDF veteran grapples with scars of first Lebanon war

A veteran of the war has become increasingly embittered by continuous conflicts and now participates in joint efforts with peace activists.

Gantz: If an attack comes from the north, Lebanon will tremble

Defense Minister speaks at memorial ceremony for those who died in the First Lebanon War.

'37 years of pain and loss'

President Rivlin speaks at memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers of First Lebanon War. 'A war of no choice, for the peace of the Galilee.'

My cousin Zachy Hy"d

Experts say IDF tank returned by Russia is the wrong one

Military expert say tank from battle of Sultan Ya’akov and returned by Russia was not the one from which three IDF soldiers were abducted.

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.

IDF Unveils Orders for 1982 Lebanon War

Blast from the rugged past: hitherto-top secret documents are a throwback to times when IDF was able to fight hard, achieve victory.

Four Sweet-Faced IDF Soldiers

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.

Video: Nahal Brigade, Aged 30, Holds Intensive Drill

Nahal soldiers march 70 km. through mountainous territory, before going to Judea and Samaria.

30 Year Anniversary of Operation Peace for Galilee

This week the IDF marked the 30-year anniversary of Operation Peace for Galilee, also known as the First Lebanon War, launched on June 6.