Body of IDF soldier who fell in First Lebanon War returned to family after 37 years
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The body of an Israeli soldier who fell in battle during the First Lebanon War has been returned to his family after 37 years, the IDF said.
The body of Brooklyn-born Sgt. Zachary Baumel was repatriated to Israel several days ago via a third country.
After DNA tests at Abu Kabir Forensics Institute in Tel Aviv confirmed his identity, the body was handed over to family members.
