UAE: Three Arrested in Connection With Rabbi Murder
United Arab EmiratesUAE: Three Arrested in Connection With Rabbi Murder
The Facts
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 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 country.
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 Spin
In the wake of this murder, both Arab and Israeli authorities will work to condemn all violence and protect Jews around the world. Chabad emissaries will also reinforce their dedication to advancing Jewish life and resilience. Amid rising antisemitism and security threats, particularly from Iran, Jewish leaders and allies will intensify protective measures and prove that faith and unity are stronger than violence and evil.
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