Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam visited Yuval Kogan and his mother Dina on Friday, calling the reunion 'a clear miracle.' The child, 4, was found safe earlier in the day after a massive search. Yuval also gave his first testimony, saying, 'I lost dad,' according to Israeli media.
Earlier today, 4-year-old Yuval Kogan was reunited with his mother Dina at 16:44 Jerusalem, after being found under a tree near Nitzanim, 11 km from where he disappeared in Ashkelon in late July. Later, Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam visited the family and described the reunion as 'a clear miracle.' In his first public statement, the child reportedly said, 'I lost dad,' according to an N12 report. The discovery brought relief to the nation after a search that involved the IDF, police, and senior officials. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the outcome earlier, citing mutual responsibility. The circumstances of the disappearance remain under investigation.
3 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu congratulates on safe return of Yuval Kogan, cites 'mutual responsibility'
- DevelopingFather of missing Ashkelon child tells Ben Gvir 'something fishy'; minister says he will meet Shin Bet chief
- StrongParents of missing Haymanot Kasaou welcome Yuval Kogan's discovery
- StrongPolice: Missing 4-year-old Yuval walked toward home, fell asleep, found by horses
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