Israel Recovers Soldier Oron Shaul’s Body After Decade in Hamas Captivity
Tel Aviv, (EPICSTORIAN) – In a high-stakes operation, Israeli special forces have successfully recovered the body of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, who was killed in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge in 2014. His remains had been held by Hamas for more than a decade.
The operation, carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA), marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s ongoing efforts to return fallen soldiers and hostages from Gaza.
“The IDF and ISA extend their heartfelt condolences to the Shaul family,” the military said in a statement following the mission.
Sergeant Oron Shaul’s Body Was Seized by Hamas
Shaul, a soldier in the IDF, was killed on July 20, 2014, during heavy fighting in Shejaiya, a region in Gaza controlled by Hamas. After his death, his body was taken by Hamas, promoting years of intelligence efforts and diplomatic negotiations aimed at securing his return.
Over the past decade, Israel has worked tirelessly to gather intelligence, with hopes of locating and retrieving Shaul’s remains. Analysts suggest that the ongoing conflict may have created the conditions for this successful operation.
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In its statement, the IDF emphasized its continued efforts to bring all hostages home. “We remain determined to bring every hostage home as soon as possible,” it said.
