Israeli Man With Special Needs Found Alive After Three Days Near Modi'in Illit

Israel Mordechai Stern, a 25-year-old man with special needs from Bnei Brak, was found alive but exhausted at the entrance to Modi'in Illit on Sunday morning after being missing since Thursday. Hundreds of police officers and volunteers had been searching for him since his disappearance, with concern heightened due to his special needs status, leading to his classification as a missing person at risk.

The search operation, which continued through the weekend including Shabbat under rabbinical guidance, involved extensive sweeps of stairwells, buildings, streets, and areas where he was believed to have passed. A joint command post was established on Yarkon Street in Bnei Brak, coordinating efforts between the Israeli Police, volunteer units, and the "Ali Siach" organization.

At 7:25 AM, a volunteer from the "Hatzalah" organization located Stern at the entrance to Modi'in Illit. He was immediately transferred for medical assistance. Authorities and family members expressed gratitude to all who helped in the search and shared his photo to aid in locating him. The police issued an official statement requesting public assistance during the search, which ultimately concluded successfully with his safe recovery.