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Secret Operation Recovers IDF Soldier's Remains in Gaza

1/18/2026

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Shin Bet and the IDF disclosed details of a secret operation to recover the remains of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed in the 2014 Gaza conflict.
The operation began a year ago after Hamas prisoners identified the remains at a civilian site in Gaza City.
Special forces arrested a key figure who provided the exact location.
On January 19, 2025, the remains were retrieved without endangering other hostages.

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Story summary

Shin Bet and the IDF disclosed details of a secret operation to recover the remains of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed in the 2014 Gaza conflict.
The operation began a year ago after Hamas prisoners identified the remains at a civilian site in Gaza City.
Special forces arrested a key figure who provided the exact location.
On January 19, 2025, the remains were retrieved without endangering other hostages.