missing persons

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hi-tech worker disappears from Tel Aviv

Or Landau left his home about two weeks ago without a phone or laptop. His family and friends are asking for the public's help.

One year later:

Family holds memorial meal where their brother vanished

The meal included the 100 blessings that the missing man was careful to say every day and a song for him by one of his brothers.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Special search held for girl missing from Tzfat

MKs from both the coalition and opposition supported increased efforts to find Hymanut Kassou, with some alleging she had been abducted.

One Year Later:

National Security Committee demands answers about vanished girl

On the anniversary of the disappearance of Hymanut Kassou, the National Security Committee held a meeting today to investigate the Israel Police's failure to find her.

351 Days Later:

Knesset committee criticizes failed search for missing girl

The Immigration Committee held a special meeting today to review the ongoing search for Hymanut Kassou, a girl who vanished from Tzfat.

Good Ending:

Missing American student found

Avishai Teitelbaum, reported missing earlier in the week, was located alive in Jerusalem.

Search for missing man in Jerusalem region

A 24-year-old man has been missing for several days in the Jerusalem region and is considered to be in danger.

Searchers racing to find man vanished near Netanya

Denis Kotikov has now been missing for three days in the Netanya region. Searchers are rushing to find him despite rough terrain and winter weather.

Police:

Arab Israeli woman missing, disappeared in Turkey

Police request public's aid in locating Aliaa Sarsour, resident of Kafr Qassem, who was last seen in Istanbul in July.

Mystery in Ashdod:

Where is David Kilberg?

The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.

Search operation for unsolved cases in Meron region

A special search operation was held in northern Israel to locate five missing persons who have disappeared over the last five years.

After four days:

Israel Dog Unit finds body of man missing from Ofakim

Boris Shuster, 68, vanished while out for a walk last week. On Monday, his body was discovered near Ofakim.

Without a Trace:

Ofakim man vanished, search entering its third day

Boris Shuster, a retired engineer, went out for his usual walk on Thursday, but his cell phone went dead and he has been missing ever since. A massive search effort is underway to find him.

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-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.

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.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

One Year Later:

Breakthrough in disappearance near Beit Shemesh

On the anniversary of his disappearance, Yoram Fliter's brother found his prepaid bus card in a densely wooded area near Beit Shemesh.

Joy mixed with sorrow:

Brother born to missing teen

Two and a half years after Moishe Kleinerman mysteriously disappeared, his mother Gitty gave birth to a son. 'The family hopes that the new baby will get to see Moishe healthy and safe back at home.'

Two missing people, one special search operation

The Israel Dog Unit is working to discover the fate of two separate missing persons who have disappeared in two different regions.

Missing woman saved in Rosh Ha'ayin

A 71-year-old woman with dementia was found alive after having been missing for 36 hours.

Search for Yoram Hillel resumes, family offers cash reward

Family of Yoram Hillel Fliter, missing since November, hires private investigator, offers cash prize for information leading to his return.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Searches underway for missing Jewish boy

The nine-year-old was reportedly last seen walking with his family towards a parking lot near a forested area when he suddenly disappeared.

Search for man vanished near Ein Hud continues

Itamar Schlesinger disappeared following a car accident in northern Israel last September. Searchers are still working to uncover his fate.

Tel Sheva:

Missing child found lifeless in a refrigerator

Faraj Assem, 12, was found inside a refrigerator near his home after being missing for a day. It is estimated that he got stuck in the refrigerator until he suffocated.

Report:

New developments in search for missing teen

Police suspect that Solomon Abramov, recently extradited to Israel, may have information on the March 2022 disappearance of Moishe Kleinerman.

New details about missing girl's disappearance

During a Knesset committee meeting, it was revealed that several days before nine-year-old Hymanut Kassou's disappearance, someone had attempted to kidnap her. Her father related

Bilha Yinon, last missing person from October 7, was murdered

IDF informs family of Bilha Yinon that after 10 months, it has been determined that Bilha was murdered during the Hamas massacre.

Search for missing girl continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou disappeared 162 days ago in Tzfat. Searchers continued an intensive hunt for any clues to her whereabouts on Monday.

Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing meets US counterpart

In Washington meeting, Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing Gal Hirsch meets US Deputy Special Envoy Dustin Stewart, discussing efforts on behalf of both countries' captive and missing.

Bodies of Israelis missing in Philippines located

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez, who disappeared last month while traveling in the Philippines, are found dead.

Four months later:

Search for missing 9-year-old continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou vanished more than 120 days ago in the Tzfat area, leading to a mass search effort that has carried on for nearly four months.

Israeli couple missing in the Philippines, car found torched

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez have been missing in the Philippines since Friday, reports say.

Tragedy in Ramla:

Woman vanished from home, located dead just hours later

The Israel Dog Unit located the missing woman deceased after a full night of searching Ramla and surrounding fields, less than 24 hours after she was declared missing.

'Help find my father!'

Daughter of missing man appeals for public's help

The daughters of Daniel Denan urge the public to help locate him after he vanished without a trace from their home in Afula.

Israel Dog Unit saves missing man in Galilee

Avishai Peretz, 35, was located alive after 24 hours of continuous searches in northern Israel.

High-risk search underway in Afula region

Daniel Denan, 65, is considered to be in significant danger after all contact with him was lost on June 2nd.

Special workshop trains rescue dog handlers

The Israel Dog Unit is working hard to prepare the next generation of dog handlers for the increased threats on multiple borders.

Israel Dog Unit finds missing man's remains after search

The search was carried on through Friday night and into Shabbat due to significant fear for the man's life.

High-risk search underway in Sharon region

Shalev Dehan, 23, is considered to be in significant danger after all contact with him was lost on May 6th.

‘Binny, you were one big heart’

Teen murdered by terrorists laid to rest

Binyamin Achimeir, the teenager who was brutally murdered by terrorists on Friday, was laid to rest today in the Har Hamenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem.

Searcher who found teen:

'We found the body in the field, it was a planned attack'

Col. (Res.) Hezi Nehama, the former commander of the Menashe Brigade, participated in the search for Binyamin Achimair, who was found murdered over Shabbat.

Missing Jewish shepherd found dead

Body of Binyamin Achimeir, 14, located by IDF.

Mass search underway for missing teen in Binyamin

Hundreds of volunteers are searching for a 14-year-old shepherd after his flock returned to his farm without him.