Rabbi Zvi Kogan

2024 - 11 - 24

Rabbi Zvi Kogan: The Abu Dhabi Mystery - Kidnap or Conspiracy?

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Rabbi Zvi Kogan's shocking disappearance in Abu Dhabi has sparked a global investigation and raised fears of an Iranian plot!

In a dramatic turn of events, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Chabad emissary, has gone missing in Abu Dhabi, raising alarms across various communities and prompting an investigation by Israeli authorities. Last seen on Thursday, his disappearance has led to grave concerns that he may have been kidnapped or murdered, with whispers of possible involvement from Iranian intelligence agencies. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has confirmed that the Mossad is now on the case, flinging a spotlight on the underlying tensions in the Middle East.

Reports suggest that Kogan, a citizen of both Israel and Moldova, might have been targeted due to his role as a community leader in the UAE. Local authorities have indicated that there is a significant chance he could have been followed or tracked leading up to his disappearance. As the investigation unfolds, news outlets are speculating about the implications of his disappearance—not just for the local Jewish community, but for broader Israeli and Emirati relations.

The gravity of Kogan's situation has drawn international attention, leading to heightened security measures within the UAE. The region has been beset by a history of political intrigue, making the possibility of Kogan's kidnapping or murder not just a random crime but potentially a calculated move by hostile factions. With both Israeli and Emirati officials committed to uncovering the mystery, the search has intensified, turning into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse amidst geopolitical tensions.

While the outcome of this unfortunate event remains uncertain, the ramifications are already rippling through communities both in Australia and globally, as concerns about the safety of religious leaders rise. In a world where misinformation can spread like wildfire, the truth about Rabbi Zvi Kogan's fate remains a crucial focus.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time a religious figure has found themselves embroiled in international intrigue—over the years, numerous monks and rabbis have encountered peril while serving in foreign lands. On another note, the Chabad movement, to which Rabbi Kogan belonged, is known for its resilient global outreach, ensuring that no matter what, the spirit of their mission endures—even amid adversity. As investigations continue, the community remains hopeful for a resolution, united in the pursuit of truth and justice.

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Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Chabad rabbi missing in Abu Dhabi, feared kidnapped or murdered (The Times of Israel)

PMO confirms disappearance of Zvi Kogan, says Mossad investigating; Hebrew news sites say he may have been followed by Iranian intelligence.

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Disappearance of Rabbi in UAE prompts Mossad investigation (BBC News)

Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

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Fears grow for UAE Chabad rabbi missing in Abu Dhabi (Jewish Chronicle)

Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan is suspected to have been kidnapped and murdered in the United Arab Emirates by Islamic terrorists who have escaped to Turkey, ...

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Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear ... (ABC News)

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as ...

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Israeli rabbi feared kidnapped, possibly murdered after missing in UAE (All Israel News)

Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen who lives in the United Arab Emirates, has been missing since Thursday afternoon and is feared to have been kidnapped ...

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Rabbi feared kidnapped, killed by terrorists after going missing ... (Fox News)

Israeli and Emirati officials are investigating the disappearance of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, who may have been killed or kidnapped by ...

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Mossad investigating disappearance of rabbi in Abu Dhabi in ... (Sky News)

Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday. The Israeli prime minister's office says the country's security and intelligence services have been ...

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Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, HY”D (COLlive - Chabad News)

The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, one of the Chabad Shluchim in the United Arab Emirates, was located on Sunday.

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Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, Murdered by Terrorists - Worldwide Jewish ... (Chabad.org)

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was murdered by terrorists after being abducted in Dubai on Thursday afternoon.

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Body of missing rabbi Zvi Kogan found in UAE - as Israeli PM says ... (Sky News)

The body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in Abu Dhabi has been found, Israel has said.

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Rabbi Zvi Kogan was murdered in UAE, Israel says (BBC News)

The Israeli-Moldovan national went missing on Thursday, sparking a joint Mossad and Emirates investigation.

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Missing rabbi in UAE has been found murdered, says Israel (The Guardian)

Netanyahu's office calls Zvi Kogan's death an 'antisemitic terrorist act' and says perpetrators will be brought to justice.

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HY'D: Rabbi Zvi Kogan Found Murdered After Search (CrownHeights.info)

With great sadness we report that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad Shliach in Abu Dhabi, UAE was found murdered Sunday after authorities launched an extensive ...

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UAE locates body of missing Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan ... (JNS.org)

"The murder of Tzvi Kogan, of blessed memory, is a heinous act of antisemitic terrorism. The State of Israel will utilize all available means to bring the ...

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Israel denounces murder of Israeli in UAE after rabbi's body found (ABC News)

Rabbi Kogan who worked for an Orthodox Jewish group called Chabad, vanished in Dubai on Thursday.

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Body of slain Chabad rabbi found in UAE; Israel condemns ... (The Times of Israel)

Car reportedly found 150 kilometers from Abu Dhabi; several Uzbek nationals sent by Iran suspected to have killed him, fled to Turkey; UAE official says ...

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Body of missing rabbi Zvi Kogan found in UAE: Israel (Times of India)

Middle East News: The UAE intelligence and security authorities have located the body of Rabbi missing since November 21, 2024, said Israeli PM X handle on ...

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Chabad rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ... (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Israel had previously warned that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who worked in the capital of Abu Dhabi as an emissary of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, may have been the ...

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UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi (Reuters)

UAE authorities have arrested three people suspected of murdering an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the Gulf country, the Emirati Interior Ministry said on ...

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Zvi Kogan's UAE killing is "devastating blow" for peace: Chief rabbi (Newsweek)

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, Zvi Kogan, who went missing last week in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been found dead in what Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim ...

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Missing rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident ... (CBS News)

Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.

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Rabbi Found Dead in Dubai in What Israel Calls Terrorist Act (The New York Times)

The Israeli authorities called the killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan an act of terrorism. The Emirati government said it had arrested three people in connection ...

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UAE arrests three over death of rabbi Israel says was murdered in ... (CNN)

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi who, according to Israel, was killed in ...

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United Arab Emirates arrests three suspects in murder of Chabad ... (The Times of Israel)

Iran rejects allegations it was involved in the killing; US condemns 'horrific crime against those who stand for peace'; body of Israeli-Moldovan set to be ...

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United Arab Emirates arrests three suspects in killing of Chabad ... (Australian Jewish News)

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people on suspicion of involvement in the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the ...

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