The remains of Jehuda Katz, an Israeli soldier missing since 1982, have been recovered and returned to Israel. This concludes the efforts to locate the three Israeli soldiers who disappeared during the conflict in Lebanon. The recovery was a joint operation carried out by Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and the Israeli army. Details surrounding the recovery are currently limited, but the return brings closure to the family after four decades of uncertainty. Katz was one of three soldiers missing in action following battles in Lebanon in 1982. The successful operation marks a significant development in resolving a long-standing issue for Israel and its veteran community.