The disappearance of Chabad envoy Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Abu Dhabi is being investigated by the Mossad and United Arab Emirates intelligence services, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced.

“THE Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen and Chabad emissary residing in the United Arab Emirates, has been missing since Thursday afternoon (November 21, 2024)“, wrote the Office of the Prime Minister.

“Since his disappearance and based on information indicating a possible terrorist incident, an intensive investigation has been launched in the country».

The PMO reports that the Israeli security services are working to locate Kogan.

“Israeli intelligence and security services are working tirelessly with Zvi Kogan’s safety and well-being in mind».

“It should be noted that the National Security Council has previously issued a level 3 travel warning (moderate threat) for the United Arab Emirates, advising against travel to the destination and recommending increased precautions for those living there,” the PMO concluded.

Kogan is an Israeli who served in the IDF and ran a supermarket in Dubai. He is married to an American woman.

Information in Israel’s possession indicates that Kogan may have been under Iranian surveillance, Israeli media noted.