The father of missing four-year-old Yuval Kogan said at the search scene that his son had been just beyond his shoulder and then disappeared. He urged authorities to consider additional search directions. The search continues.
The father of missing four-year-old Yuval Kogan spoke at the search scene in Ashkelon at 11:25 Jerusalem, describing how his son was just beyond his shoulder and then disappeared. He urged authorities to consider additional search directions, as the search continues. The statement comes as the latest development in a story that has unfolded since Thursday evening, when Yuval was reported missing.
Earlier Friday morning, at 09:59 Jerusalem, the first reports emerged of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arriving at the search scene. He instructed police to use all available resources, and later met with the father, Danny Kogan. CCTV footage released at the same time showed Yuval with his father and sisters hours before his disappearance. Police confirmed there was no evidence linking the incident to a criminal or terror act. Subsequent drone footage from United Hatzalah and additional footage from Ynet were also released, corroborating the search efforts.
As The Zioneer reported on its topic page, Yuval Kogan is a 4-year-old Israeli child who became the subject of a large-scale search operation in Ashkelon after being reported missing in late July 2026. The search has involved multiple agencies, including police, emergency services, and volunteers.
The child's exact location remains unknown. Police have not reported new findings, and no evidence of a criminal or terror act has emerged. The search continues, with the father's call for additional directions highlighting the ongoing uncertainty.
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