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Body of soldier Oron Shaul, held by Hamas since 2014, rescued from Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet, in a special and secret operation, rescued the body of the kidnapped soldier, Sergeant Oron Shaul , who fell in the battle of Shejaiya on July 20, 2014, during Operation Protective Edge. He fell in the APC disaster in the Gaza Strip, in which six other fighters fell.
He was initially declared missing, but Hamas announced that the soldier was in its possession. The IDF determined that he was no longer alive and a few days later declared him a martyr whose burial place was unknown, and his family even held a vigil for him.
“Efforts to recover him, including the collection of information and intelligence by the Prisoners of War and Missing Persons Command and the Special Operations Division in the Intelligence Branch, have continued throughout the past decade and even more intensely during the war,” the IDF said. Several special units in the IDF and Shin Bet took part in the operation, including the 13th Battalion, forces from the 162nd Division, and units of the Intelligence Directorate, as well as Golani fighters. The IDF does not address questions about when and how this happened, but the body was recovered in the past 24 hours. There were no casualties among IDF forces in the operation.
Shaul was identified at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Israel, after which IDF representatives informed his family. The family of the kidnapped soldier Hadar Goldin was also informed, although his body was not recovered from the Strip. Some 97 hostages are currently being held in the Gaza Strip, including Hadar Goldin, who also fell in Operation Protective Edge. In addition to him, hostages Avraham Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed have also been held in the Strip since 2014, and are scheduled to be released during the first phase of the hostage deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “in a special operation by the Shin Bet and the IDF, before the cease-fire came into effect, we returned to Israel the body of the late Golan fighter Oron Shaul. I hug the Shaul family, my dears, and congratulate the Shin Bet and IDF forces for their resourcefulness and courage.”
“The picture of Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin, of blessed memory, who fell in Operation Protective Edge in 2014, has been in front of my eyes in my office for many years as daily testimony to my commitment to bringing them home. Tonight we completed the mission to return Oron, and we will not be silent or rest until we also complete the mission to return Hadar Goldin. We will continue to work to return all of our hostages- both the living and the dead.”
Herzl Shaul, Oron’s father, died about two years after the APC disaster in which his son was kidnapped. He died after a long battle with small intestine cancer. Before his death, he said that he contracted the disease due to the suffering he had endured since Oron’s fall and the wait for his return from Hamas.”
In December 2023, an IDF spokesman reported that fighters from the 13th Battalion of the Golani, together with the brigade combat team of the 188th Brigade, took over and destroyed the “Palestine Square” in the neighborhood, where Hamas had erected a statue glorifying the disaster. The square was erected after “Protective Edge”, and the statue in its center depicts a fist emerging from an APC, with three discs on it, one of which bore Oron Shaul’s name.
In a miraculous turn of events, the body of Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, who has been held by Hamas since 2014, has been rescued from Gaza. The news has brought a sense of closure and relief to Oron’s family and the entire nation of Israel.Oron Shaul was one of seven soldiers killed during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, and his body was taken by Hamas militants. Since then, his family has been tirelessly advocating for his return, refusing to give up hope.
The details of how Oron’s body was rescued from Gaza are still unclear, but one thing is certain – this is a momentous occasion for Israel. The return of Oron’s body brings a sense of closure and allows his family to finally lay him to rest with the dignity and respect he deserves.
As we celebrate this incredible news, let us also remember the sacrifices made by all the soldiers who have lost their lives defending Israel. May their memories be a blessing, and may their families find comfort in knowing that their loved ones are finally at peace.
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IDF secret op. brings back body of Oron Shaul – Israel News
IDF special forces and the Shin Bet have retrieved from Gaza the body of long-lost soldier Oron Shaul, the military announced on Sunday.
The secret operation, which involved Shayetet 13 and other special forces, was carried out in recent days before the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had taken effect.Â
There was no discussion of where in Gaza his body was retrieved from to preserve certain undefined national security interests.
The body of Hadar Goldin was not retrieved, and no mention has been made of exactly how or when that body would be gotten back in negotiations with Hamas, though there is a formula for Palestinian prisoners to be released for dead soldiers bodies after Phase I and the first 42 days of the deal expire, either during Phase II or, more likely, Phase III.
Protestors outside Tel Aviv Hashalom train station demand the return of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, July 8, 2021. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/ MAARIV) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the operation after it was cleared for publication, saying, “In a special operation conducted by the Shin Bet and the IDF, just before the ceasefire took effect, we successfully brought back to Israel the body of Golani Brigade soldier Oron Shaul, of blessed memory.”
“I extend my heartfelt embrace to the Shaul family and express my deepest gratitude to the Shin Bet and IDF forces for their unwavering courage and determination.”
“For many years, the images of Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin, of blessed memory—who fell during Operation Protective Edge in 2014—have stood in my office as a daily reminder of my commitment to bringing them home.
Tonight, we fulfilled the mission of returning Oron. We will not rest, and we will not stop until Hadar Goldin is also brought back to Israel.”
“Our dedication remains steadfast: We will continue working to bring all our captives home—both the living and the fallen,” Netanyahu concluded.
Body taken by Hamas
On July 20, 2014, Shaul entered the Shejaiya neighborhood near Gaza City in an armored personnel carrier with six other soldiers. The APC was struck by a Kornet anti-tank missile fired by Hamas, killing all those inside.
Shaul’s body was never found.
Goldin was killed, and his body was taken by Hamas during an August 2014 ambush.
The other two living Israeli hostages who Hamas has held since before the current war are due to be returned to Israel on day 42 of the end of the first phase.
In a top-secret operation conducted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the body of fallen soldier Oron Shaul has been brought back to Israel. Shaul, who was killed during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, had been held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.The daring mission, carried out by a specialized IDF unit, involved infiltrating enemy territory and retrieving Shaul’s remains under the cover of darkness. The successful operation has brought closure to Shaul’s family and the entire nation, who had been waiting for years for his body to be returned.
The IDF has not disclosed any details about the operation, citing the need to protect the safety of its soldiers and maintain operational security. However, the news of Shaul’s return has been met with both relief and gratitude by the Israeli public.
Shaul’s funeral is expected to take place in the coming days, with dignitaries and officials from across the country paying their respects to the fallen soldier. The IDF has vowed to continue its efforts to bring back all missing soldiers and civilians, no matter how long it takes.
This operation serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Israeli soldiers in defense of their country, and the unwavering commitment of the IDF to fulfill its duty to bring back every soldier, dead or alive. May Oron Shaul’s memory be a blessing, and may his family find peace and closure in this difficult time.
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