The father of 4-year-old Yuval Kogan, who has been missing in Ashkelon since late July, told National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that 'there is something fishy here that I cannot understand,' according to reports. Ben Gvir responded that he will likely meet with the Shin Bet director.
The father of Yuval Kogan, the 4-year-old boy who has been missing in Ashkelon since late July, told National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir that there is 'something fishy' about the case, according to reports. Ben Gvir said he would likely meet with the Shin Bet director to discuss the matter.
The search for Yuval Kogan has been ongoing for several days, involving police, security forces, and volunteers. As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, President Isaac Herzog spoke with the mother, Dina Kogan, and called for assistance in the search. Transport Minister Miri Regev also approved the deployment of a scanning ship from the Ports and Shipping Authority to aid the effort.
The father's comments to Ben Gvir suggest growing frustration with the handling of the investigation. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has been involved in the case, according to previous reports. Ben Gvir, who oversees the police, has been in contact with the family.
The details of the conversation and the exact nature of the father's concerns remain unclear. The search continues.
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