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Uri Ilan

Israeli soldier · Israel · On the map · Lived 1935 to 1955 · aged 19

Uri Ilan was an Israeli soldier captured by the Syrians during Operation Zarzar on the Golan Heights who took his own life in captivity, after being captured in a covert operation. He became a symbol of courage and patriotism in Israel.

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Israel
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 1955 · aged 19