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