IDF confirms remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz recovered from Syria after 44 years

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

On June 11, 1982, 3 Israeli soldiers disappeared during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in Lebanon. Zachary Baumel was recovered from Syria in 2019. Zvi Feldman was recovered in 2025. Today, the IDF confirmed the remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz, the last of the 3, were recovered from Syria and identified, closing the case after 44 years.