Disappearance of Ron Arad
Ron Arad (Hebrew: רוֹן אָרָד; born 5 May 1958), was an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer (WSO) who has officially been classified as missing in action since October 1986. Arad was lost on a mission over Lebanon and is believed to have been captured by the Shiite group Amal and later handed over to Hezbollah.
Ron Arad | |
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Picture of Ron Arad taken by Amal militants. | |
| Native name | רון ארד |
| Born | 5 May 1958 Hod HaSharon |
| Allegiance | Israel |
| Service/ | Israeli Air Force |
| Years of service | 1978–86 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Captain at the time of his capture |
| Spouse(s) | Tami Arad |
| Children | 1 |
| Disappeared | 16 October 1986 (aged 28) Sidon |
| Status | Missing for 37 years, 5 months and 30 days |
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