Eldad Regev was one of two Israeli reserve soldiers kidnapped in July 2006 by Hezbollah.CNN: Israel signs prisoner swap deal with Hezbollah (July 7, 2008)

His remains, along with those of Ehud Goldwasser, were returned to Israel on July 16, 2008. In return, Israel will release five Lebanese prisoners, including Samir Kuntar.The Associated Press: Hezbollah gives coffins to Israel in prisoner swap (July 16, 2008)

Regev and Ehud "Udi" Goldwasser were stationed in northern Israel near the Lebanese border when they were attacked and abducted. The event touched off a 34-day battle between Israel and Hezbollah. Neither soldier was recovered.USA Today: Hezbollah head confirms prisoner swap with Israel (July 7, 2008)

In July 2008 Hezbollah and Israel signed a prisoner exchange deal that would result in the recovery of the soldiers' remains.USA Today: Hezbollah head confirms prisoner swap with Israel (July 7, 2008)