A white shirt was found; authorities are checking whether it belongs to a missing child, according to reports.
A white shirt has been discovered, and authorities are investigating whether it belongs to 4-year-old Yuval Kagan, who has been missing since Thursday morning. The discovery was reported overnight; the location was not specified, and the check is ongoing.
The search for Yuval Kagan began on Thursday, July 23, after he was last seen near Hofit Beach in Ashkelon around noon. His father told police that his attention was momentarily distracted, and the boy disappeared. By Thursday afternoon, hundreds of police officers, rescue forces, volunteers, and air support had been deployed in the search. The Shin Bet joined the investigation to rule out unusual scenarios, as The Zioneer reported on Thursday at 14:03 Jerusalem time. Later, rescue officials confirmed that the boy had not been located, contradicting unverified social media reports.
The search effort has drawn on extensive resources, including police, rescue teams, and aerial assets. The Shin Bet's involvement reflects the seriousness of the case, though the agency has not formally joined the investigation.
It is not yet confirmed that the white shirt belongs to Yuval, and authorities are continuing to examine the evidence. The search for the boy continues, and no further details about the shirt's location or condition have been released.
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