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Search Intensifies for Missing 19-Year-Old Near Yarkon as Storm Byron Batters Coast

Police focused efforts near the Yarkon River where the missing man's shoes were found.

Overview

  • Israel Police said they are conducting extensive searches for Eliyahu Aba Shaul, 19, from Bnei Brak, who has been missing since Wednesday evening.
  • Authorities concentrated operations along the Yarkon River and adjacent Mediterranean coastline after footwear linked to him was located on the riverbank.
  • At police request, ZAKA’s Missing Persons Unit and Special Missions Unit are sweeping the coastline, parks, and other indicated areas.
  • A joint command post at Yarkon National Park is coordinating search sectors as strong winds and rough waters complicate the effort.
  • Separately, Magen David Adom reported severe flooding in Beit Shikma, rescuing seven people, including a man about 60 in moderate condition with hypothermia.