Israeli police, with hundreds of officers, rescue forces, volunteers, and air support, are continuing the search for 4-year-old Yuval Kogan, who was last seen near Hofit Beach in Ashkelon, according to Channel 12. The search follows earlier police appeals for public assistance.
The search for 4-year-old Yuval Kogan continues into the early hours of Friday with a large mobilization including air support and hundreds of rescue personnel, according to Channel 12. The development follows a night of intensive efforts after the boy was last seen near Hofit Beach in Ashkelon around noon on Thursday.
The Zioneer reported Thursday night that police had appealed for public assistance and that the search would continue into the night. Earlier in the day, at 14:03 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a series of updates documenting the evolution of the investigation: initial reports confirmed police were searching and had referred the case to the Shin Bet; subsequent reports confirmed the Shin Bet's involvement, the father's account that his attention was momentarily distracted, and that the children did not enter the water. The search effort later expanded to include air, sea, and ground forces.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, the father stated that the children did not enter the water. The Shin Bet's involvement in the investigation is aimed at ruling out unusual scenarios, according to Israeli media reports.
The circumstances of the boy's disappearance remain under investigation, and the search continues. No further details on the cause of the disappearance have been released.
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