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Missing in Action – MIA UKSince the foundation of the State of Israel in 1948, over four hundred Israeli soldiers have been declared ‘Missing in Action'. They are generally known as the MIA. Today, only five are officially listed as missing in action, presumed to be alive. Amongst those listed as missing are: Zachary Baumel, Yehuda Katz and Zvi Feldman, who were taken captive on 11 June 1982 whilst serving in the Lebanon. Ron Arad was taken prisoner in the Lebanon on 16 October 1986 and Guy Hever disappeared on the Golan Heights on 17 August 1997. More recently, Eldad Regev and Udi Goldwasser who were taken prisoner on 12th July 06 and Gilad Schalit who was taken June 25th 06. Over the years there has been a steady flow of information indicating that at least some of the MIAs are still alive and are being held under Syrian/Iranian control: yet, despite both diplomatic and military efforts of successive Israeli governments, almost no progress has been made in determining the fate of these men. The issue of the MIA is one of extraordinary importance in Israel, where almost every household has a loved one serving in the armed forces. Although the United States and other countries have suffered and struggled with their own MIA problems, Israel – due to religious, historical and cultural factors – has a particular sensitivity to the issue. In Israel's military tradition, significant risks have been taken over the return of bodies. And so the issue continues to make headlines around the world.The Director MIA-UK Foundation The MIA UK Foundation is delighted that Gilad Shalit is now home amongst his family and friends. We thank everyone who has assisted us in campaigning for his release. We hope and pray that the remaining MIA families can find information on their loved ones and the MIA UK Foundation will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the families. It is with great sadness that the remains of Eldad Regev and Udi Goldwasser have been returned to their families.30th Anniversary PetitionOn 11th June 2012 it will be the 30th Anniversary of the capture of the Sultan Yaqub 3 – Zachary Baumel, Tzvi Feldman and Yehuda Katz. To mark this occasion we would ask you for your support by signing the petition below. These petitions will be presented to the International Red Cross asking for their assistance and co-operation in locating the whereabouts of the missing soldiers. Several hours after the soldiers were taken, they were publicly paraded in a procession of captured tanks through the streets of Damascus, Syria. We would therefore ask you for your support by signing this petition:
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