Israeli Rabbi's Murder in UAE Sparks Global Condemnation and Investigation

Rabbi Zvi Kogan's killing, linked to three Uzbek nationals, raises security concerns and potential ties to terrorism, with Israel and the UAE vowing justice.

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old Israeli-Moldovan Chabad emissary in the UAE, was found murdered after being reported missing last Thursday.
Three Uzbek nationals have been arrested in connection with the killing, with investigations ongoing to determine motives and potential links to terrorism.
Israeli officials have labeled the murder an antisemitic terrorist act, with speculation pointing to possible Iranian involvement, though Iran denies the allegations.
The UAE has condemned the attack as a crime against its values of tolerance and coexistence, while working closely with Israeli authorities on the investigation.
The killing has heightened security concerns for Jewish and Israeli communities in the UAE, with warnings issued to avoid non-essential travel and visible identification as Israelis.