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Parents of Missing Boy Yuval Praise Volunteers After His Safe Recovery in Nitzanim Dunes

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 24, 2026

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Four-year-old Yuval was found safe after nearly a day missing in the Nitzanim dunes, walking five kilometers alone. His parents expressed deep gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who searched for him and called his rescue a miracle.

01Four-year-old Yuval was found safe and healthy after nearly 24 hours missing in Nitzanim dunes.
02Yuval walked about five kilometers alone and kept a white hat that may have protected him.
03Over 5,000 volunteers participated in the search despite extreme heat.
04Yuval described sleeping under a tree and seeing helicopters and flares during his ordeal.
05His parents called the rescue a true miracle and thanked the volunteers who found him.
06The family expressed relief and joy as Yuval quickly recovered with food and water.

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