Murder of Zvi Kogan
Rabbi Zvi Kogan הרב צבי קוגן | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | 11 August 1996 |
| Died | c. 21 November 2024 (aged 28) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Israeli, Moldovan |
| Spouse | Rivky Spielman |
| Parent(s) | Alexander and Etel |
| Alma mater | Chabad and Litvish yeshivas |
| Occupation | Assistant to the Chief Rabbi of the UAE |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Profession | Rabbi |
| Organisation | Chabad Jewish Community Center of UAE |
| Buried | Mount of Olives, Jerusalem |
| Residence | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
On 21 November 2024, Zvi Kogan (Hebrew: צבי קוגן, born 11 August 1996), an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi residing in the United Arab Emirates, was abducted and killed. He was an envoy of the Orthodox Jewish Hasidic organization Chabad. On 24 November 2024, a body was found and confirmed to be that of Kogan. Three suspects were arrested. In March 2025, three people were convicted and sentenced to death, with a fourth defendant sentenced to life imprisonment.