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Body of Israeli soldier missing since 1982 found by Russian army: Putin
[AFP]
AFP•April 4, 2019
Moscow (AFP) - The body of an Israeli soldier missing since the 1982 Lebanon War has been found by the Russian and Syrian armies, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu visited Putin in Moscow five days before he is to seek a fifth term in office in a difficult election.
"Our military together with Syrian partners found the place of his burial," Putin said, referring to Sergeant First Class Zachary Baumel.
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