Dina Kogan, mother of 4-year-old Yuval Kogan who has been missing since Thursday, is calling on Israeli citizens to join the search efforts in Ashkelon, according to N12. The search operation by police and volunteers is ongoing.
The mother of 4-year-old Yuval Kogan, who has been missing since Thursday afternoon, issued a public appeal for volunteers on Friday morning, as the search entered its second day. Dina Kogan's plea was carried by N12 and accompanied by a photo from the Ashkelon municipality. The search operation, which continued through the night, now involves police, rescue units, divers, and air support scouring the coastline and surrounding areas.
The Zioneer reported on Thursday afternoon that Yuval was last seen near Hof Hapot beach in Ashkelon. Subsequent reports throughout the day revealed that he was with his father on a dune before disappearing. Security footage released by i24NEWS showed the boy walking with his father and two sisters near the point he was last seen. The mother told News 12 she feared a nationalist kidnapping, and the father urged search teams to expand the area. The family earlier called for volunteers to search the Giv'ot Hofit area, asking participants to come with closed shoes.
The Zioneer has been tracking the case since the initial reports, documenting the escalation of search efforts and the family's appeals. The scale of the operation reflects the concern for the child's safety, as the search has now been ongoing for over 24 hours.
The child's whereabouts remain unknown, and no new information has been released regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. The search continues, with no confirmed leads.
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