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Israel reacts to the news that Chabad ambassador Zvi Kogan was killed in the UAE – Israel News

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Israel reacts to the news that Chabad ambassador Zvi Kogan was killed in the UAE – Israel News

Many members of the Israeli Knesset expressed sadness, dismay and anger at the Chabad envoy’s news Murder of Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates Sunday morning.

President Isaac Herzog said he “mourned with sadness and anger” the news of Kogan’s death, adding: “This vile antisemitic attack is a reminder of the inhumane behavior of the enemies of the Jewish people. It will not deter us from continuing to thrive.” communities in the UAE or anywhere – especially with the help of the dedicated dedication and work of Chabad representatives around the world,” he said.

Herzog also thanked UAE authorities for their efforts to find Kogan, adding that he “trusted them to work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Malchiali shared his condolences after hearing the “sad news about the cold-blooded murder of the ambassador in the Holy See of Abu Dhabi.” Rabbi Zvi Koganby vile murderers,” Ynet reported.

Chabad ambassador Rabbi Zvi Kogan. (credit: Chabad/X)

“I offer my condolences to his wife who works with him in his missions with goodness and God’s blessing. In this difficult time, I strengthen the hands of Chabad Chassidim and Chabad ambassadors around the world.

“This criminal act is a wake-up call to ensure people’s safety.” Chabad emissaries and members of Jewish communities worldwide“

Yair Lapid replied

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, who personally contacted the Emirati Foreign Minister to review the case, shared similar sentiments.

“How terrible and sad it is that it ends this way. This is an incident of anti-Semitic terrorism and the two countries will cooperate in investigating the murder and bringing the criminals to justice,” Lapid wrote on X/Twitter. My condolences to his family and the Chabad community.”

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he received the news of Kogan’s murder with “deep shock” and expressed his condolences “to his wife, family and Chabad followers in general.”

“For decades, Chabad representatives have been working with love and a sense of responsibility to the people of Israel around the world,” Smotrich said. he added. “The State of Israel is committed to ensuring their safety and that of Jews around the world. Security forces will work with United Emirates authorities to find and bring vile terrorists to justice.”



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