Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Mother Suspected of Kidnapping Her Two Children Missing Nearly a Year

Jerusalem police are investigating a case involving a 20-year-old woman, Aliya Joy Hirschberg, suspected of kidnapping her two children, Tala Reizel, aged 3, and Natan Yaakov Verona, about 1 year old. The children and their mother, who holds both Canadian and Israeli citizenship, were last seen entering Israel in August 2025, after which their whereabouts have been unknown.

The mother reportedly left with the children amid a custody dispute with the father. A private investigator hired to locate them believes they may still be in Jerusalem. The police investigation is ongoing and conducted in cooperation with Interpol. Authorities have issued an unusual public appeal for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the family's location to contact the Israeli police hotline or the investigative unit directly.

This case highlights the challenges of cross-border custody conflicts and the efforts of Israeli law enforcement to locate missing children. The police continue to follow leads and seek public assistance to resolve the case.