A rabbi who was kidnapped was discovered deceased in an apparent act of terror.

The community was in shock when news broke that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, had gone missing in the United Arab Emirates. Speculations arose that he may have been kidnapped, causing great concern among his loved ones and the wider Jewish community. And as days passed without any sign of him, the worst was feared.

However, those fears turned into a harsh reality when Rabbi Kogan's body was discovered. The Israeli government condemned the heinous act, calling it an antisemitic terror incident. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement vowing to use all means to bring justice to those responsible for his death. The UAE government, on the other hand, remained silent on the matter.

Rabbi Kogan, who was a member of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, had been living in Dubai with his wife. A video of him at a Kosher grocery store in the city-state had circulated on social media just days before his disappearance. The Chabad Lubavitch movement, known for its strict observance of Orthodox Judaism, described Rabbi Kogan as one of their emissaries.

The news of his death was met with shock and sadness within the Jewish community. Many remembered him as a kind and devoted rabbi, dedicated to spreading the teachings of their faith. Israel's president Isaac Herzog also condemned the killing and expressed confidence that the Emirati authorities would work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The Emirati Interior Ministry acknowledged Rabbi Kogan's disappearance but did not mention his Israeli citizenship, only referring to him as Moldovan. They stated that specialized authorities had immediately launched a search and investigation upon receiving the report.

The tragic end to Rabbi Kogan's life has sent shockwaves through the Israeli and Jewish communities. His memory will be cherished, and his death will not be forgotten as his loved ones and the authorities work to bring closure and justice to this senseless act of violence.

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