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ZAKA Volunteer Finds Missing Boy Yovel After Nearly Giving Up During Search

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק C14

First reported by Ynet · Jul 24, 2026

What happened

ZAKA volunteer Noam Simchi found missing four-year-old Yovel Kogan after a 24-hour search near Ashkelon, thanks to a navigation error that led to spotting the boy by a tree. Police noted Yovel’s smart decisions helped him survive overnight in harsh conditions. Simchi shared the story with President Herzog, emphasizing faith and unity.

  • 01ZAKA volunteer Noam Simchi found missing boy Yovel Kogan after over 24 hours of searching.
  • 02A navigation error led Simchi to spot Yovel sitting by a tree in the dunes.
  • 03Police said Yovel survived by staying in shade and sleeping under a tree overnight.
  • 04Yovel was found in Nitzanim, far from home, after trying to walk back.
  • 05Simchi spoke with President Herzog about faith and loving all Jews equally.
  • 06Police Chief Danny Levi highlighted the boy’s intelligence as key to survival.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Isaac Herzog
OrganizationsZAKA, Israeli Police
PlacesNitzanim, Ashkelon, Israel

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 24, 2026
ZAKA Volunteer Finds Missing Boy Yovel After Nearly Giving Up During Search
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 24, 2026
Israeli Boy Found Alive After Night Alone Under Tree Near Ashkelon Beach

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