Israel says missing rabbi was killed in UAE in 'antisemitic terrorist' murder
NBCNOV 2024
UAE: Three Arrested in Connection With Rabbi's Murder
Above: Rabbi Zvi Kogan Image copyright: Andrea DiCenzo/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
In the wake of this murder, both Arab and Israeli authorities will work to condemn all violence and protect Jews around the world. Amid rising antisemitism and security threats, particularly from Iran, Jewish leaders and allies will intensify protective measures and prove that faith and unity are stronger than violence and evil.
Narrative B
Though Israel was quick to blame Iran for the rabbi's murder, the real story is the continued failure of Israel's intelligence apparatus. Iran had nothing to do with what looks like an independent act of violence. But Israel, seeking to save face, blamed Tehran anyway to not expose its shortcomings.