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The body of Cpl. Sagi Ben-David was located near the Hizma checkpoint • The Israeli military has launched an investigation into the cause of death.
An Israel Defense Forces soldier who was missing for two days was found dead on Thursday, near a military checkpoint close to east Jerusalem, the military confirmed, saying that an investigation of the incident has been launched.
The body of Cpl. Sagi Ben-David, who had been missing since Tuesday, was located near the Hizma checkpoint, the IDF said, adding the family had been notified.
Ben David was stationed at the Anatot Base near Jerusalem, where he was last seen. He apparently turned off his phone when he left the base.
The IDF noted that the Israel Police was taking part in the investigation into the circumstances of his death, adding that while all leads are being pursued at this time, it appears his death was not a result of a nationalistically motivated act.
Caption: Israel Defense Forces Cpl. Sagi Ben-David, who was found dead on Nov. 12, 2020, after he had been missing for two days.
Credit: IDF.
