President Herzog to family: Shin Bet joins search for Hymanut Kassaou
President Isaac Herzog told Hymanot Kassau’s family that the Shin Bet has joined the investigation and efforts to locate the 9-year-old, who has been missing for about two and a half years.
President Isaac Herzog announced on Tuesday that the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is involved in the search for Haymanot Kasau, an Israeli child missing for over 900 days since February 25, 2024. During a meeting with the Kasau family, Herzog expressed gratitude for the Israel Police's efforts and emphasized the importance of locating Haymanot, stating that she is a child of the people of Israel.
The family had previously written to the Israel Police chief, David Zini, requesting his involvement in the investigation. The Shin Bet's involvement in the case has sparked speculation, with Army Radio noting that it may indicate suspicion of a nationalist motive, but also emphasizing that the agency does not generally involve itself in such cases.
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