Extensive searches for a 4-year-old boy missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon

The police requested today (Saturday) the public's help in locating 4-year-old Yunis Abu Ghanem from Rahat. The child went missing after spending time with his father at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. Police forces and volunteers are currently conducting extensive searches in the area to locate him.

The police have published his description: thin build, brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue tank top and gray pants.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is requested to call the Israel Police 100 emergency center or the Ashkelon police station at 08-6771440.

Recently, 4-year-old Yuval Kogan went missing at the Dugit beach in Ashkelon. After a day of searches involving helicopters, the maritime police unit, divers, and municipal rescue services, he was found safe and sound about ten kilometers away. The Police Commissioner, Rav-Nitzav Dani Levy, thanked all those who assisted in the search efforts.

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, also commented on the conclusion of that search:

«I saw up close the concern, the tremendous mobilization, and the commitment of all the forces, and there is no one prouder than me to stand at the head of a system that acts like this for the citizens of Israel. I embrace Yuval and his family members, and pray that from now on they will know only days of peace, health, and joy. Thanks to the Creator of the world for the great miracle».