Official updates from the Israeli National Security Council

Israeli Rabbi Zvi Kogan Missing in Abu Dhabi; Suspected Kidnapping by Iranian Agents

Nov 23, 2024, 03:25 PM

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen and assistant to the chief Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi, has been missing since Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024. Both the Israeli Mossad and the UAE's intelligence agencies are intensively investigating his disappearance, which is being treated as a possible terrorist incident. Israeli authorities have information suggesting that Rabbi Kogan was being followed by Iran's intelligence services. Concerns are mounting that he may have been kidnapped or murdered by terrorist elements linked to Iran. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office released a statement confirming the investigation. Family members reported losing contact with him since Wednesday, which they found unusual. In response to the situation, the Israeli National Security Council has advised Israelis to avoid non-essential travel to the UAE.