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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Sunday that three suspects were arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, a Moldovan national with Israeli citizenship who had been working in the UAE.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Sunday that three suspects were arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, a Moldovan national with Israeli citizenship who had been working in the UAE.

The UAE's Ministry of the Interior said the three suspects are from Uzbekistan: Olimpi Tohirovich, 28, Makhmudjon Abdurrahim, 28, and Azizi Kamilovich, 33.

The UAE's Ministry of the Interior said the three suspects are from Uzbekistan: Olimpi Tohirovich, 28, Makhmudjon Abdurrahim, 28, and Azizi Kamilovich, 33.

Kogan, who went missing on Thursday, was found dead roughly 1.5 hours from Dubai in the city of Al Ain. He had been working for the Orthodox Jewish organization called Chabad, which brings religious and non-religious Jews together across the world.

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Kogan, who went missing on Thursday, was found dead roughly 1.5 hours from Dubai in the city of Al Ain. He had been working for the Orthodox Jewish organization called Chabad, which brings religious and non-religious Jews together across the world.

A UAE official called the alleged murder "an attack on our homeland, on our values, and on our vision," with the Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry saying it's "in contact" with the UAE and Israel "to clarify the circumstances and support the victim’s family.

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A UAE official called the alleged murder "an attack on our homeland, on our values, and on our vision," with the Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry saying it's "in contact" with the UAE and Israel "to clarify the circumstances and support the victim’s family.

While UAE authorities have not found a motive yet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "heinous antisemitic terrorist act." Israel, where Kogan's body will be sent for burial, has reportedly also suggested Iranian involvement in the death.

While UAE authorities have not found a motive yet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "heinous antisemitic terrorist act." Israel, where Kogan's body will be sent for burial, has reportedly also suggested Iranian involvement in the death.

The UAE's Jewish community, which has grown since the 2020 Abraham Accords, expressed shock, with informal synagogues in Dubai closed due to security concerns, though Abu Dhabi's government-approved synagogue remains open. Israel warned citizens to limit travel and movement

The UAE's Jewish community, which has grown since the 2020 Abraham Accords, expressed shock, with informal synagogues in Dubai closed due to security concerns, though Abu Dhabi's government-approved synagogue remains open. Israel warned citizens to limit travel and movement

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UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba called the alleged murder "an attack on our homeland, on our values, and on our vision." The Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry said it's "in contact" with UAE and Israeli authorities "to clarify the circumstances and support the victim’s family

UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba called the alleged murder "an attack on our homeland, on our values, and on our vision." The Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry said it's "in contact" with UAE and Israeli authorities "to clarify the circumstances and support the victim’s family

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