Disappearance of Ron Arad

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Ron Arad
Picture of Ron Arad taken by Amal militants.
Native name	רון ארד
Born	(1958-05-05)5 May 1958 Hod HaSharon
Allegiance	Israel
Service / branch	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 38 years and 29 days

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 militant group Amal and later handed over to Hezbollah.