Israeli Rabbi Missing in UAE Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan has gone missing in the UAE, raising fears of a kidnapping linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

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Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the UAE, has been missing since Thursday, with Israeli authorities suspecting kidnapping amid heightened tensions with Iran after military actions. His disappearance follows threats from Iran to retaliate against Israel. While the Emirati government has not commented, the Israeli PM's office asserts that investigations are ongoing and expresses concern for Kogan's safety. Past incidents suggest Iranian intelligence operations may play a role. The UAE, which normalized relations with Israel in 2020, hosts a growing Jewish community but has also seen rising anger towards the Israeli actions in the Middle East.

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