The tragic death of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE has been described by Israel as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has vowed to seek justice for the criminals responsible. Kogan, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi, managed a Kosher grocery store in Dubai and went missing on Thursday.
The UAE has acknowledged his disappearance but has not commented on his Israeli citizenship, referring to him only as Moldovan. This incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following Hamas' attack on southern Israel in October 2023 and Israel's subsequent military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran, which supports Hamas and Hezbollah, has also been threatening retaliation against Israel.
The situation underscores the complex geopolitical landscape and the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and security in the region.
