Israel Recovers Remains of Soldier Missing Since 1982

The Israeli military says remains found in Syria belong to Sgt. Yehuda Katz, who went missing in 1982 during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in the First Lebanon War. He was the last missing soldier from that battle, and his remains have now been returned to Israel after 44 years. The announcement comes amid escalating Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a dispute over a strike on a Syrian airbase, which Damascus and US envoy Barrack called an unnecessary escalation.