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Israeli Chabad Emissary Missing in Abu Dhabi; Suspected Kidnapping by Iranian-Linked Terrorists

Nov 23, 2024, 03:00 PM

An Israeli Chabad emissary based in Abu Dhabi has been missing since Thursday afternoon, November 21, prompting an investigation by Israeli Mossad and United Arab Emirates intelligence agencies. Authorities suspect that the emissary, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, may have been kidnapped or murdered by terrorist elements possibly linked to Iranian intelligence. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed the disappearance and stated that there is information indicating he was under surveillance by hostile entities. Security forces are treating the incident as a potential terrorist act.