missing persons

Woman, missing for years, found under mysterious circumstances

Ruth Abramov, 74-year-old woman found dead near Sacher Park, went missing 18 years ago.

Netanya:

21-year-old who fell into sea passes away, brother still missing

Yissachar Dov Spiegel, 21, who fell into the water at the beach in Netanya, dies in the presence of his family. His brother Avraham Yeshayahu is still missing.

Israel Dog Unit trains for disaster in northern Israel

At a simulated building collapse site, Israel Dog Unit teams trained rescue dogs to locate people trapped under rubble, strengthening search-and-rescue capabilities amid ongoing Iranian missile fire.

Tami Arad: Protecting lives comes before all else

Tami Arad, wife of MIA soldier Ron Arad, posts response to attempts to find his remains, reiterates request not to endanger soldiers' lives.

Two Years Later:

ISA to join search for Hymanut Kassaou

The Attorney General approved involving the ISA in the search as an assisting agency only in a Knesset meeting marking two years to the day since the 9-year-old girl disappeared in Tzfat.

Human body found in Galilee stream

Teenage hikers find human body in Amud Stream.

Progress in investigation into Moishe Kleinerman’s disappearance

The Kleinerman family said there has been progress in the nearly four-year investigation into Moishe’s disappearance and urged the public to share any information.

Hundreds gather to remember man found after two years missing

A memorial evening was held in Kfar Saba at the Community Synagogue on Wednesday in memory of Itamar Shlezinger, a missing person whose remains were located after two years of searching in the area of the village of Ein Hod.

Gag lifted:

Mystery murder case concerns missing soldier Guy Hever

Five suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in IDF soldier Guy Hever's murder, but were later released.

Missing Samaria woman found

After requesting the public's aid in locating a missing 22-year-old woman, police report she was found safe.

Missing brother of former hostage found

Ashgara Mengistu, brother of Hamas captivity survivor Avera Mengistu, located three days after he went missing.

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Haifa search resumes after a month of disappearance

Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit renewed intensive search efforts in the Haifa area for Ruth Pelet, a 38-year-old woman who has been missing for a month.

Netanyahu:

'I will personally get involved, we will bring her back'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met on Monday with the parents of Hymanut Kassaou, missing since February 2024.

Tragic end to search near Haifa

Several days of intense searching finally came to an end in a field in norrthern Israel.

Significant development in 30-year-old mystery

Investigation into person who disappeared 30-years-ago, considered one of Israel's most troubling unresolved mysteries, sees significant development.

Tragic end to search

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

Watch

Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

Remains of Itamar Schlesinger found 2 years after he went missing

Itamar Schlesinger from Ramat Gan went missing in September 2023 after a minor car accident in the village of Ein Hod. After more than two years of searches, his remains were found 600 meters from the accident site.

Nearly 2 years later:

Suspect arrested in case of missing girl

Police arrested a suspect following an attempted assault in Be'er Sheva as investigators examine a possible link to the February 2024 disappearance of Hymanut Kassou; a gag order remains in effect.

Over 50 minors have gone missing since establishment of the State

A report by the Knesset's Research and Information Center presents updated data on missing citizens: approximately 593 cases remain open, including minors and elderly individuals, with most being men.

Body found in Yarkon River identified as that of missing teen

The body located in the Yarkon River following extensive searches has been identified as that of missing Bnei Brak teen Eliyahu Aba Shaul, 19.

Amid heavy storm:

Items belonging to missing man found

Police are searching the area surrounding the Yarkon Stream in Ramat Gan for 19-year-old Bnei Brak resident Eliyahu Abba Shaul, who went missing on Wednesday.

645 Days:

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Missing teen rescued after intensive search near Elad

A large-scale search for a missing 16-year-old boy came to a successful end on Wednesday evening, after volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) located the teen alive following more than 24 hours of intensive operations in the Elad region.

Bipartisan Knesset delegation joins search for vanished girl

More than 21 months after the disappearance of 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou, Israeli search teams and lawmakers gathered on Sunday for a renewed large-scale operation aimed at finding any trace of the missing child and raising public awareness.

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

The body of 45-year-old Sagi Mor, who jumped into the water to save one of his children, is found lifeless in Thailand after a day-long search.

Thailand:

Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Israeli tourist, age 40, disappears on Thailand beach after entering water in attempt to rescue son.

Alive And Well:

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.

Search underway for the Military Advocate-General

Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.

Two missing persons located in one day

Both victims were found alive and well after extensive searches with hundreds of volunteers over several days.

North And South:

Two large-scale searches for missing persons underway

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, has been conducting two simultaneous large-scale search operations this week for missing individuals in different parts of the country.

MK Tsega Melaku:

'The state must bring the missing children home'

MK Tsega Melaku (Likud) says that the state must bring missing children Moishe Kleinerman and Haymanut Kasau home, 'The state has proven that it can bring kidnapped people home - now it is these children's turn.'

Boy who went missing in Tzfat found in Jerusalem

Young boy from Tzfat found at Western Wall in Jerusalem after Northern District police conduct extensive searches throughout the night.

Revealed in Knesset

The missing girl's bus card that mobilized the police

The Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Committee discussed once again the case of 9-year-old Haymanut Kassou’s disappearance. Her family stated: “We need results, not just words.”

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.

Missing for 555 days:

Extensive search operation continues for Hymanut

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

California:

Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, arrested approximately one week after their son went mysteriously missing.

Body of reservist who drowned in Kinneret found

Body of Shlomi Banai, who fell from an SUP in the Kinneret, is found by marine police.

Searchers hunt through caves to find missing persons near Tzfat

The renewed operation was sparked by new testimony regarding the possible whereabouts of David Fadida, who disappeared near Tzfat on October 15, 2024, at the age of 28.

Bnei Akiva joins search for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

Dozens of volunteers from the Shiloh region, along with coordinators from the Bnei Akiva youth movement’s Jerusalem district, took part in the search for Yoram Filter.

Friday night rescue in Jerusalem

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs for search and rescue, successfully located a missing woman at risk after an all-night search operation last Friday night in Jerusalem.

Knesset advances historic bill to support families of the missing

The Knesset this week approved in its first reading a groundbreaking bill aimed at providing formal recognition and support for families of missing civilians in Israel.

Israeli woman missing in Crete

Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli living in a village in eastern Crete, has been out of contact since Wednesday.

After Successful Search:

Rescue unit urges support for families of missing persons

The Israel Dog Unit called for government support of the families of missing persons after hundreds rushed to find an Israeli teen missing in the Binyamin region.

Five missing people rescued in two days

The Israel Dog Unit worked through Shabbat and into Jerusalem Day to close three missing-person cases with a total of five victims.

Israel Dog Unit launches life-saving tracking training course

The Israel Dog Unit has begun training volunteers to track missing persons under the instruction of champion trainer Nati Gibli and elite trainer Noam Eitan, a founder of the Shaldag unit.

Days Before Lag B'Omer:

Missing person cases spike in Meron region

As throngs of pilgrims ascend to Meron for Lag B'Omer, the Israel Dog Unit has been rushing to locate missing persons in the woods around the city.

Heartbreaking:

Austin Tice’s remains found in Syria, 12 years after kidnapping

Remains of American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing over 12 years ago, found in Aleppo, Syria, local reports say.

600 Days Missing:

Massive search launched for Jewish man vanished near Arab town

Searchers used drones, dogs, and advanced tools in the largest effort yet to solve the disappearance of Itamar Shelzinger, vanished in September 2023.

Special Interview:

Teaching rescuers to track victims

Special forces veteran Noam Eitan explains to Arutz Sheva his novel course to teach search and rescue workers how to find victims by tracking.

Missing woman rescued on Memorial Day

During Memorial Day, the Israel Dog Unit located a 70-year-old woman who had been gone from her home for more than 40 hours.

Israeli citizen missing in Thailand for two weeks

An Israeli has been missing on Phuket Island for the past two weeks. Israeli Foreign Ministry: 'We are in contact with his family and hope that he will be found healthy and safe soon.'

Happy ending in Holon

A three-day-long search for a missing woman ended with her being found alive and well over Shabbat.

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

Israel confirms:

Murderers of Chabad emissary in UAE sentenced to death

UAE sentences to death three Uzbek citizens who murdered Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan late last year.

Three Years Later:

Moishe Kleinerman's family refuses to give up

The family reports that the police have recently stopped all contact, but their son is still missing.

Two weeks later:

Missing hi-tech worker found in Ben Shemen Forest

Or Landau, 32 years old from Tel Aviv, found near the Ben Shemen Forest two weeks after he went missing.