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Rabbi’s Murder in UAE: Israel Vows Justice Amidst Controversy

Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who ran a kosher grocery store in Dubai, was found murdered in what Israel declared a heinous antisemitic terror attack. The Israeli government vowed to pursue justice for Kogan’s death, though details surrounding the killing remain scarce. Tensions in the region, fueled by recent conflicts and Iran’s involvement, are cited as a potential contributing factor, prompting Israel to warn its citizens against non-essential travel to the UAE. The Emirati government acknowledged Kogan’s disappearance but offered no comment on the Israeli designation of the death as a terrorist attack.

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Tori Towey: Irish woman can ‘return to normal life’ after attempted suicide charges dropped in Dubai

The story of Tori Towey, an Irish woman who faced charges of attempted suicide in Dubai, sheds light on the dark reality of how certain countries handle mental health and women’s rights. It is appalling to think that a woman who was a victim of a brutal attack found herself waking up not in a hospital, but in a police station, facing charges for trying to end her own life. The fact that she was initially arrested for simply trying to cope with her trauma is beyond comprehension.

The situation becomes even more distressing when considering the larger context of the UAE and Dubai specifically.… Continue reading