Family Marks 21st Birthday of Missing Teen, 1,656 Days Since Disappearance
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Moishe Kleinerman, who disappeared 1,656 days ago near Mount Meron, turned 21 on Tuesday, with his family renewing their plea for public assistance. The 16-year-old was last seen in March 2022, and despite extensive searches and ongoing police investigation using advanced technology, his whereabouts remain unknown. His uncle appealed to the public not to forget the case and to provide any information, no matter how small, that could lead to his discovery. The Israel Dog Unit is also urging the public to share his photo.
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- Moishe Kleinerman, missing since March 2022, celebrated his 21st birthday while his family seeks public help.
- 1,656 days have passed since the 16-year-old's disappearance near Mount Meron.
- Extensive searches involving police, volunteers, and rescue units have yielded no results.
- The police investigation is ongoing, utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
- The family is urging the public to share any information, no matter how minor.
- The Israel Dog Unit is also appealing for the public to help disseminate Kleinerman's photo.
Moishe Kleinerman, who disappeared 1,656 days ago near Mount Meron, is marking his 21st birthday on Tuesday. His family is once again appealing to the public for any information that could help solve one of Israel's most distressing and unresolved disappearance cases. Kleinerman, a resident of Modi'in Illit, was only 16 when he went to Meron in late March 2022 and has not been seen since. Initial searches focused on Mount Meron and surrounding open areas, but the investigation later expanded to other avenues. Police forces, volunteers, rescue units, and the Israel Dog Unit participated in extensive searches over the years without finding any trace of him. In the months following his disappearance, several developments occurred, including the arrest of suspects and the lifting of publication bans on certain investigation details. Searches in the Meron area were renewed on several occasions based on new information, but no lead has provided a breakthrough. The investigation is ongoing, with the Commander of the Judea and Samaria District, Moshe Finchi, meeting with Kleinerman's mother in February to update her on new efforts. Police stated at the time that the case was being handled by the district's Central Unit, employing special methods and advanced technological tools, including artificial intelligence and collaboration with civilian companies. Despite the passage of time, the family remains hopeful. His uncle, Chaim Hanfling, stated, "There is a family here that has been dealing with this for four and a half years. There are no words to describe the sorrow of the parents and family members since the disappearance of their dearest one." He urged the public not to let the case be forgotten, emphasizing that "every father who has a child knows the difficult feeling of a child who is missing even for a few minutes." The Israel Dog Unit, which has been involved since the beginning, is also asking the public to re-disseminate Kleinerman's picture, hoping that even seemingly minor new information could be helpful. They believe any good deed done by individuals could bring merit towards his swift location. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Yech'el hotline at 054-4876709.