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Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 18-Year-Old at Rishon Lezion Beach
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Ynet · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are searching for 18-year-old Sami Shhada, who disappeared after entering the sea at Rishon Lezion's surfers' beach on Sunday morning, and have called on the public for help in locating him.
- 01An 18-year-old Jerusalem resident, Sami Shhada, went missing after entering the sea at Rishon Lezion's surfers' beach.
- 02Police and rescue teams, including marine patrol and aerial units, are conducting searches since Sunday morning.
- 03Authorities have asked the public to assist by providing any information on Shhada's whereabouts.
- 04The police can be contacted via emergency number 100 or Rishon Lezion station at 03-9609444.
- 05No trace of the missing man has been found since he entered the water.
- 06Search efforts are ongoing with multiple units involved.
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