Tags

Rabbi Zvi Kogan

News and updates about Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Report:

Failed kidnapping led to murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

New details have emerged about the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, indicating that the attackers intended to abduct him but murdered him when their plans went awry.

Failed kidnapping led to murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Emirati official visits family of slain Rabbi

An official from the UAE came to Israel to pay his respects to Rabbi Zvi Kogan's family, staying for less than an hour before returning to his country.

Emirati official visits family of slain Rabbi

Under heavy security:

Chabad emissaries conference kicks off in shadow of UAE murder

NYPD provides security as thousands from around the world attend International Conference of Shluchim and Shluchos, held a week after the abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Chabad emissaries conference kicks off in shadow of UAE murder

SA Chief Rabbi:

It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

In the wake of the ICC’s malicious arrest warrants issued against PM Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Gallant, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein calls for a global realignment of democratic nations into a new United Nations of the Free World.

It's time to establish the 'United Nations of the Free World'

In conversation with UAE FM

Blinken condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

US Secretary of State speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister, commends actions taken by the UAE’s law enforcement authorities in response to the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Blinken condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

After murder of Rabbi Kogan:

Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

Trump's son-in-law and Abraham Accords architect reacts to murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, vows to redouble efforts to build a resilient and vibrant Jewish community in Abu Dhabi and achieve peace.

Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

Watch:

Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered in the UAE last week laid to rest in Israel.

Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In memory of Rabbi Kogan:

Two adults in Ukraine circumcised and named after Rabbi Kogan

Two adult Jews from Odessa were circumcised yesterday and named after Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates.

Two adults in Ukraine circumcised and named after Rabbi Kogan

Danon:

'ICC decision is not justice, it is diplomatic terrorism'

Israeli Amb. to the UN addresses murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, accuses ICC of betraying its founding principles and undermining efforts to free the hostages in Gaza.

'ICC decision is not justice, it is diplomatic terrorism'

New York Times:

Headline updated after criticism on social media

New York Times updates headline to read, "An Israeli Rabbi Is abducted and killed in UAE," only after social media took them to task for their initial reporting.

Headline updated after criticism on social media

Rep. Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi 'disappeared'

Democratic Congressman reacts to abduction and murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, criticizes New York Times for writing that Rabbi Zvi Kogan 'disappeared' when he was kidnapped and murdered.

Rep. Torres calls out NYT for saying murdered Rabbi 'disappeared'

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend, was released for burial. Funeral to be held on Monday evening in Kfar Chabad and Jerusalem.

Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan flown back to Israel

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Olimpi Tohirovich (28), Makhmudjon Abdurrahim (28), and Azizi Kamilovich (33), named as suspects in murder of Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

My heart is broken, and my mind feels numb

Does darkness win? It feels that way sometimes. But it doesn’t have to. HIstory shows the resilience of light.

My heart is broken, and my mind feels numb

Estimate:

Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

New report suggests that Iran may not have directed the terror cell which murdered Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the UAE; Hamas, Islamic Jihad, suggested as possibilities.

Terror cell which murdered Rabbi Kogan not sent by Iran

'Heinous act'

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

WJC issues statement of condemnation following the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Jewish community in the UAE.

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

'Crime against the UAE'

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an attack on our homeland, on our values and on our vision.

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

'A horrific crime'

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

White House National Security Council Spokesperson condemns murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an assault on the UAE and its rejection of violent extremism across the board.

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

New details

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

UAE Interior Ministry:

Murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan arrested

The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates says that three suspects were arrested for the murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan. The Ministry did not mention the identity or the nationality of the suspects.

Murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan arrested

Chief Rabbi to emissaries:

'Please, don't be despondent, be strong and brave'

Hours after the body of murdered Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogen was found in the UAE, Rabbi David Yosef sent a message of support to emissaries around the world.

'Please, don't be despondent, be strong and brave'

Honoring His Memory:

World Chabad dedicates convention to murdered Rabbi

Part of the Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries' world convention will deal with the security of Chabad houses and Chabad emissaries around the world in the wake of the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates.

World Chabad dedicates convention to murdered Rabbi

Friend of Rabbi Kogan z"l:

'He was prepared to die for the sake of his mission in Dubai'

'As a former IDF soldier, Zvi felt no fear. He had a magnetic joie de vivre and dedication to his mission in Dubai,' says Ari Katz, Rabbi Kogan's friend.

'He was prepared to die for the sake of his mission in Dubai'

Netanyahu vows:

'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

Terrorism in UAE:

NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE

After the murder of Chabad emissary to UAE, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the National Security Council reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to the United Arab Emirates.

NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE

Rabbi Kogan's friend:

'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'

Dudi Rubinstein, a friend of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, speaks about his friend's dedicated work and the decision of Chabad emissaries in the UAE to 'lower their profile.'

'He connected with everyone, Chabad emissaries lowered profile'

President Herzog:

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Murder:

Shocked responses to heinous murder of Chabad Rabbi

'We are shocked and pained by the heinous murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad's emissary in Abu Dhabi. This blatantly antisemitic attack reminds us that hatred of Jews exists everywhere,' says Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization.

Shocked responses to heinous murder of Chabad Rabbi

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters calls on public to 'do a mitzvah' in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found this morning.

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Terror in UAE

Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found

UAE announces that a body has been found during the search for Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, who went missing recently. PMO confirms Rabbi Kogan was murdered.

Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found

Missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary may have been followed

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, suspected kidnapped from Abu Dhabi, is married to the niece of Mumbai massacre victim and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; Kogan's vehicle received a speeding ticket on its way to Oman.

Missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary may have been followed

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing

It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing