The Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) strongly condemns the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates. Israeli media reports have identified this brutal act as a deliberate escalation by the Islamic Republic of Iran, posing an alarming threat to international peace and security, and directly targeting individuals to further its campaign of terrorist-fueled Islamic imperialism. Israel has been on high alert for Iranian efforts to harm Israelis and Jews around the world through its various agents and proxies.
Rabbi Kogan dedicated himself to nurturing Jewish life in the UAE, promoting interfaith dialogue, and building bridges of coexistence in a region transformed by the Abraham Accords. His unwavering commitment to these values made him a symbol of hope and progress. His murder is deeply felt by communities worldwide.
This attack is not an isolated incident but the latest in a deliberate escalation by the Islamic Republic of Iran intended to destabilize the region and terrorize Jewish communities worldwide. It represents a dangerous provocation that demands a decisive response.
ICAN calls on world leaders to unequivocally condemn this heinous act of state-sponsored terrorism and take immediate, concrete steps to counter and eliminate the Islamic Republic's corrosive influence on the international community.
May Rabbi Kogan’s memory be a blessing and inspire us all to protect and advance the values of peace, coexistence, and security for everyone.