Mother speaks to son Yuval, says 'I'm waiting for you'

The mother of 4-year-old Yuval Kogan spoke to him on the phone after he was found alive Friday afternoon, telling him she is waiting for him, according to i24NEWS.

After 4-year-old Yuval Kogan was found alive Friday afternoon near Ashkelon, Police Commissioner Danny Levi connected him with his mother via a video call. The mother was heard telling Yuval, 'I'm waiting for you,' as he was being brought to her by security forces, according to i24NEWS. Yuval had been missing since Thursday and was located in a thicket about 11 km from the beach where he disappeared. The call was a moment of relief after a massive search operation.

35 developments

1. 59 minutes ago · 16:49 · 24 JulLatest

   First hug between mother and Yuval confirmed at 16:47.

2. 16:49 · 24 Jul

   Four-year-old Yuval Kogan reunited with mother after being missing for 24 hours.

3. 16:44 · 24 Jul

   Yuval told his mother: 'Soon I will kiss and hug you'.

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