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Zvi Feldman

From left: Zachary Baumel, Yehuda Katz and Zvi Feldman (Courtesy)
August 19, 2026, 4:02 pm
Yehuda Katz’s return closes painful Sultan Yacoub saga, but Lebanon mire endures
Return of remains of last missing soldier from disastrous 1982 battle closes 44-year chapter, as Israel again confronts risks of a prolonged military presence in its northern neighbor
By Nava Freiberg
Released hostage soldier Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander, center, arrives at an IDF base near Re'im, May 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
May 13, 2025, 3:08 pm
Daily Briefing May 13: Day 585 – Caged and tortured in Gaza, Edan Alexander returns home
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on the final living US-Israeli hostage’s release, the war right now in Gaza and a daring mission to recover remains of a soldier who fell in Syria in 1982
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman (Courtesy)
May 11, 2025, 11:14 am
Body of soldier Zvi Feldman, missing for 43 years, recovered from Syria by Mossad, IDF
Remains found in ‘heart of Syria,’ in ‘covert, complex’ operation by non-Israeli agents working for Mossad; officials vow to return 3rd missing soldier from 1982 battle of Sultan Yacoub
By Emanuel Fabian
President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a memorial ceremony for Israeli soldiers killed in the First Lebanon War, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, on June 18, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
June 18, 2019, 5:38 pm
Rivlin warns Lebanon, Hezbollah against launching attack on Iran’s behalf
President: ‘We’re not eager to fight’ but IDF will ‘respond to any threat and to any scenario’
By ToI Staff
Fatah operative Hamis Ahmad (L) and drug smuggler Zidan Tweil, two Syrians set to be freed by Israel (Courtesy)
April 27, 2019, 4:56 pm
Two Syrians to be freed by Israel: Fatah man who planned attack, drug smuggler
AG reportedly approved prisoner releases without cabinet debate, paving way to presidential pardon; move comes weeks after body of IDF’s Baumel was returned from Syria via Russia
By ToI Staff
Zachary Baumel. (JTA/Courtesy Miriam Baumel)
April 27, 2019, 11:55 am
Israel to release Syrian prisoners as ‘goodwill gesture’ after return of Baumel
Official says decision to free 2 Syrians wasn’t made in advance; ministers say cabinet hasn’t discussed it; body of Zachary Baumel, missing since 1982, was returned in early April
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of Zachary Baumel at the Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on April 4, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
April 27, 2019, 10:48 am
Russian envoy: ‘Israel to release Syrian prisoners as part of deal for Baumel’
Official says a number of Syrians held in Israeli jails will be freed after the body of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel, missing since 1982, was returned to Israel earlier this month
By ToI Staff
Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman (center) in September, 2019 with flag-draped coffins that forensic tests subsequently showed were not missing IDF soldiers. (Channel 12, screenshot)
April 7, 2019, 12:45 pm
Bodies mistakenly thought to have been IDF soldiers flown to Israel last year
TV report reveals new details of Israeli-Russian operation that eventually led to last week’s repatriation of Zachary Baumel’s remains
By ToI Staff
Soldiers stand at attention during the annual ceremony for soldiers whose burial places are unknown on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery on March 17, 2016. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
April 5, 2019, 2:32 pm
Zachary Baumel won’t be the last missing IDF soldier to be found
For good or for ill, the dedication of Israel to its captive and missing troops is a fundamental aspect of its ethos, and a goal to which it devotes considerable resources
By Judah Ari Gross
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow on April 4, 2019. (Koby Gideon/GPO)
April 4, 2019, 3:58 pm
Russia searching for remains of 2 more missing IDF soldiers — senior official
Moscow presents Israel with Baumel’s jumpsuit, boots, in flag-covered coffin; Netanyahu heads back to Israel after meeting with Putin
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
Zachary Baumel. (JTA/Courtesy Miriam Baumel)
April 3, 2019, 11:03 pm
Terror group said Baumel’s body found in Damascus camp, more remains recovered
Commander of PFLP-GC terror group says Israeli intelligence coordinated operation to repatriate remains of Zachary Baumel, missing since 1982 Lebanon War, via Turkey
By ToI Staff
Prichya Heyman, whose brother, IDF soldier Yehuda Katz, has been missing since 1982 (screen capture: Channel 12)
April 3, 2019, 10:01 pm
As body of soldier returned, family of missing comrade holds out hope
Hours after body of Zachary Baumel repatriated to Israel, sister of Yehuda Katz says they continue to wait for soldier who went missing during same 1982 battle
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Osna Haberman, sister of the slain Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel, in Jerusalem on April 3, 2019 (Haim Zach/GPO)
April 3, 2019, 7:56 pm
As soldier’s body recovered, PM says Israel won’t rest until others found
Netanyahu says ritual fringes and tank jumpsuit of Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel recovered, hints at diplomatic involvement in operation, but doesn’t name country
By Marissa Newman and Judah Ari Gross
Russian defense ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov gives a briefing on the downing of a Russian Il-20 military plane near Syria, on September 23, 2018. (Screen capture: Russia Today)
September 23, 2018, 3:19 pm
Russia: We helped Israel look for bodies of soldiers in Syria
Moscow says one of its officers was injured in an attempt to locate the remains of IDF servicemen in Islamic State-held territory
By Judah Ari Gross
Miriam and Yoni Baumel in 2003 holding a picture of their son Zachary, who had been missing in action since 1982. (Flash90)
May 27, 2018, 6:32 pm
Islamic State said to dig up graves in Syria in search for Israeli MIAs
Palestinian terror group claims IS aimed to transfer to Israel bodies of soldiers who went missing in Lebanon in 1982
By ToI Staff and AP
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