Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: Rabbi missing in UAE found dead, Israel says

Netanyahu's office confirmed that Zvi Kogan's body had been found.

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Last Updated: November 25, 2024, 3:33 AM EST

The Israel Defense Forces continued its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the strip -- and in Lebanon, with Israeli attacks on targets nationwide including in the capital Beirut. The strikes form the backdrop for a fresh diplomatic push by the White House ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office in January.

Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after the former launched what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in several locations in Iran following Tehran's Oct. 1 missile barrage.

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Nov 24, 2024, 6:54 PM EST

US condemns rabbi's murder in the UAE

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett released a statement Sunday condemning the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who had been missing in the United Arab Emirates since Nov. 21.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed on Sunday Kogan's body was located by authorities.

Kogan, 28, was an Israeli-Moldovan national and managed a kosher grocery store in Dubai.

"We condemn in the strongest terms the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE and our prayers are with his family, the Chabad-Lubavitch community, the broader Jewish community, and all who are mourning his loss," Savett said.

"This was a horrific crime against all those who stand for peace, tolerance, and coexistence," Savett added.

The U.S. is working with Israeli and UAE authorities, according to the statement.

Three people have been arrested for the murder in the UAE, according to the country's Interior Ministry, which has stated an investigation is ongoing.

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow and Victoria Beaule

Nov 24, 2024, 5:43 PM EST

More strikes on southern Beirut suburbs

There were more strikes Sunday night in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which have been pounded by dozens of Israeli strikes in the last few days.

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday night's strikes in Dahieh were on "12 Hezbollah command centers."

-ABC News' Victoria Beaulé

Nov 24, 2024, 4:46 PM EST

29 dead in central Beirut after Saturday's airstrike

The death toll from an Israeli strike Saturday in central Beirut has risen to 29, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

PHOTO: Smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
Smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Hassan Ammar/AP

The update on casualties came as emergency workers continued to search collapsed buildings for survivors of the strike, an official said.

At least 67 people were also injured in the Israeli strike, according to the Ministry of Health.

-ABC News' Victoria Beaule

Nov 24, 2024, 3:05 PM EST

Israeli official confirms Netanyahu holding meeting on Lebanon cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding a meeting with security officials on Sunday night regarding ongoing Lebanon cease-fire talks, an Israeli official told ABC News.

The development comes after Netanyahu met last week in Israel with U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein and discussed a possible cease-fire in Lebanon. Hochstein also traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, to discuss a cease-deal between Hezbollah and Israel.

-ABC News' Jordana Miller

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