US EditionIsrael Confirms Returned Body Belongs to Soldier Killed in Gaza in 2014 War
The Israel Defense Forces upheld their commitment by returning Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains after 11 years, reflecting values of soldier camaraderie and human dignity.
- The IDF confirmed that Lt. Hadar Goldin's remains were brought back to Israel after 11 years of waiting, the family said.
- The Goldin family said they had to travel the world to remind others of camaraderie and criticized Israeli decision-makers for not acting earlier.
- Official footage shows Gen. Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff, embracing Leah Goldin and Simcha Goldin after the official identification Saturday night, while sister Ayelet Goldin returned from London as former hostages Gali and Ziv Berman offered support.
- Israeli leaders said the recovery demonstrates that fighting for soldiers yields success and reflects the Israel Defense Forces principle that we never abandon soldiers on the battlefield.
- The funeral is scheduled for Monday, and Ayelet Goldin wrote `It's done` in the family's WhatsApp group earlier Sunday.
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'If only we had listened to them': The Goldin family's 'noble fight' ends after 11 years
After Hadar Goldin was abducted to a Rafah tunnel during the 2014 Gaza war, his family initially stayed quiet, trusting the government. Over time, their criticism grew, leading to High Court petitions and demands that any aid to Gaza be tied to his return. 'They didn't receive the public support that the families of October 7 did'
Hadar Goldin Comes Home at Last
The return of the fallen soldier marks both a moment of grief and a turning point in Israel’s long war against Hamas. (Nov. 9, 2025 / JNS) For weeks, each return of a hostage’s body has been a national event in Israel. The funerals of young soldiers such as Omer Nutra and Itay Chen united the country in mourning and pride, with citizens lining the roads to their final resting places, flags in hand and tears in their throats. But the return of Li…
Turkey asserts it assisted in Goldin’s return; Israeli officials challenge the claim
Goldin’s body, held in Gaza for 11 years after he was killed and abducted during the 2014 war, was returned to Israel on Sunday night. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Turkey’s claim that it played a decisive role in the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains has prompted sharp disagreement from Israeli officials, who say Ankara’s involvement may have delayed — rather than enabled — the handover. Goldin’s body, held in Gaza for 11 years after he…
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