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Missing Since 1948, Soldier's Remains Identified, Family Finds Closure

4/5/2026

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The remains of Private Dov Permat, missing since 1948, were identified in a mass grave at Maoz Haim.
The IDF began the investigation in 2020 and conducted archival research.
Family members received the news from Brigadier General Edna Iliyahu, marking closure.
A military ceremony will honor Permat with a tombstone at the cemetery.
Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar was killed in a friendly fire incident in southern Lebanon.

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Story summary

The remains of Private Dov Permat, missing since 1948, were identified in a mass grave at Maoz Haim.
The IDF began the investigation in 2020 and conducted archival research.
Family members received the news from Brigadier General Edna Iliyahu, marking closure.
A military ceremony will honor Permat with a tombstone at the cemetery.
Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar was killed in a friendly fire incident in southern Lebanon.