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Remembering Lt. Hadar Goldin and the heroism of Capt. Eitan Fund - opinion

After 11 years, Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains have been returned and laid to rest, his heroism and that of Capt. Eitan Fund, who first recovered his remains, brings peace to his family and nation.

LT. HADAR GOLDIN is laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba last Tuesday.
A pillar of smoke rises after the IDF destroy a Gaza terror tunnel, November 11, 2025.

WATCH: IDF destroys Gaza terror tunnel used to kidnap Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

Lt. Hadar Goldin laid to rest after 11 years in Gaza terror captivity

Activists gather outside Lt. Hadar Goldin's home, hoping for the return of his remains from Gazan terror captivity, Kfar Saba, Israel, November 8, 2025.

Hadar Goldin's family addresses Netanyahu's attempted visit: 'All who asked to come' turned down


US offered Hamas safe passage to return Hadar Goldin - report

Sources say Washington proposed safe passage for Hamas terrorists in Rafah in exchange for the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains.

A poster of Hadar Goldin hanging among cards with messages for Gaza hostages, Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, October 28, 2025.

Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

Who was Hadar Goldin, the IDF soldier held in Gaza since 2014? - explainer

Held since Hamas violated a US and UN-brokered ceasefire in 2014, deceased hostage Lieutenant Hadar Goldin has finally been returned home for burial.

Hadar Goldin.

Why it took 11 years to return deceased hostage Hadar Goldin from Gaza? - explainer

After 11 years, Hamas has returned Lieutenant Hadar Goldin. His story reveals how Israel’s policy on hostage deals changed after the Schalit exchange.

Activists gather outside Lt. Hadar Goldin's home, hoping for the return of his remains from Gazan terror captivity, Kfar Saba, Israel, November 8, 2025.

Deceased hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin identified at forensic institute, PMO confirms

The National Institute of Forensic Medicine identified the Gaza hostage returned on Sunday as Lt. Hadar Goldin, who had been held in Gaza since 2014.

IDF honor guard stands over the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin after his return from 11 years of captivity in Gaza, November 9, 2025.

TikTok's new hate speech manager is former IDF soldier and proud Zionist

Erica Mindel's new position involves developing and driving the company’s public policy positions on hate speech, according to her job description.

Erica Mindel.

WATCH: IDF destroys terror tunnel in Gaza's Beit Hanun used in lethal 2014 attack

The tunnel which was destroyed was approximately a kilometer in length.

 IDF soldiers seal and destroy a terror tunnel in the Gaza Strip, June 2025.

'Our Oron has returned home': COGAT, Golani chiefs visit Oron Shaul's family

Alian served as the chief of the Golani Brigade during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge when Shaul's body was kidnapped.

 Major-General Rasan Alian visits the family of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul. January 19, 2025.

Shira Grinberg’s journey of loss, resilience, and hope

"There’s no need to fear time. The loss is there, but life goes on”: Shira shares her story a decade after Operation Protective Edge.

 SHIRA GRINBERG and her beloved father, Amotz.

WATCH: Hamas official storms off CNN after being pressed on Oct. 7, blame for Gazan deaths

CNN Anchor Jim Sciutto asked Osama Hamdan: “Does Hamas today regret the October 7 terror attacks?”

 Hamas official Osama Hamdan attends a press conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon June 29, 2024.

Nine days of tragedy: The biblical curse of Av on Jewish history

Discover the significance of the Nine Days of Av and its impact on Jewish history, from ancient disasters to modern conflicts.

 AI generated image of the destruction of the temple.