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July 20, 2026
12 years after he fell - the first memorial for Hadar Goldin in Israel
הדר גולדין. צילום פרטי
Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was an officer in the IDF.
He fell during Operation 'Protective Edge' in 2014.
Hamas terrorists kidnapped his body.
They held the body for more than 11 years.
In November 2025, there was a prisoner exchange deal.
Hadar's body was returned to Israel.
Hadar was buried, and yesterday was the first memorial service.
In Israel, there was a long public struggle to bring Hadar back.
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The family members said that the ability to stand by his grave is an important moment. They waited for him for many years.