Israel buries remains of soldier recovered by Russian forces in Syria

Israel on Thursday buried the remains of a soldier missing since 1982, which were recovered by Russian special forces troops in Syria. Russia handed over the remains and personal effects, including the combat uniform, of Zachary Baumel, who was 21 when he fought in Israel's invasion of Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his eulogy for Baumel at a military cemetery in Jerusalem, thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his help.

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