An Israeli man, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, was found murdered in the United Arab Emirates, sparking outrage from Israeli authorities. The UAE's Jewish community has grown more visible since establishing formal ties with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords.
Key Points
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who worked for Chabad in the UAE, was found murdered
Israeli authorities condemn the act as an antisemitic terrorist act
The UAE's Jewish community has become more visible since establishing ties with Israel
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Increased visibility of the Jewish community in the UAE
Formal ties between the UAE and Israel under the Abraham Accords