Mon Nov 25 10:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Israeli Rabbi Murdered in UAE, Three Arrested

**Abu Dhabi/Jerusalem** – Israeli and Emirati authorities announced the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a dual Israeli-Moldovan citizen and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday. Israeli officials have declared the killing an act of terrorism, while the Emirati government confirmed the arrest of three suspects.

Rabbi Kogan, who had been missing since Thursday, was found dead early Sunday morning. He had worked for several years establishing and expanding Jewish life in the UAE. His wife, Rivky, joined him in Abu Dhabi following their marriage last year. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement, to which Rabbi Kogan belonged, confirmed the news with deep sorrow.

While the Emirati government stated that three individuals involved in the murder have been apprehended, no further details regarding the arrests or the circumstances surrounding the killing have been released. They promised to disclose full details upon the conclusion of their investigation. Israeli authorities have not yet provided further information beyond classifying the act as terrorism.

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