The body of missing IDF soldier Sgt. Adiel Benjamin Fishler was found on Saturday night, more than a day after he was reported missing. His body was found in a training area near Shizafon base in the southern Negev. Fishler, 21, was last seen Thursday evening leaving Shizafon base with his army-issued M-16 rifle. The base lies around 70 km. north of Eilat. Hundreds of IDF soldiers – including military police officers, troops from the missing persons' branch, dozens of police officers and volunteers from the Eilat rescue unit – took part in the search for Fishler which was conducted near the base and surrounding areas. Aerial scans were also conducted by a police helicopter, IDF aircraft as well as by other technological means. His family has been notified.
Sergeant Adiel Fishler, reported missing on Friday, June 19, 2020(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)