Mossad and authorities in the Gulf country had opened an investigation into Kogan's disappearance believing it may be related to “a terrorist incident.”

Zvi Kogan, 28, went missing on Thursday. Israeli intelligence agency Mossad had said it was investigating his disappearance, as suspicions arose that he had been kidnapped.

The Foreign Ministry announced that the body of a Chabad emissary has been found in the Emirates • "His murder is an antisemitic terrorist act, we will seek justice with those responsible for him"