Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

IDF Recovers 44-Year-Old Sgt. Yehuda Katz Remains in Lebanon

8/21/2026

32 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces recovered Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz’s remains in Lebanon after 44 years.
A joint operation by Military Intelligence Directorate and Mossad retrieved the bones, according to the IDF.
Hundreds attended Katz’s Friday funeral in Jerusalem, marching from Kerem B’Yavne yeshiva to the Mount of Olives.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman and former hostage-missing persons pointman Gal Hirsch were present at the ceremony.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces recovered Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz’s remains in Lebanon after 44 years.
A joint operation by Military Intelligence Directorate and Mossad retrieved the bones, according to the IDF.
Hundreds attended Katz’s Friday funeral in Jerusalem, marching from Kerem B’Yavne yeshiva to the Mount of Olives.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman and former hostage-missing persons pointman Gal Hirsch were present at the ceremony.