The announcement followed a thwarted attempt by Iranian operatives to entice an Israeli businessman to the UAE as part of an elaborate plot targeting him.
Several hundred people gathered outside the presidential palace to protest Herzog's visit, holding Palestinian flags and declaring Herzog 'not welcome.'
Abu Dhabi is advocating for a reformed PA to govern Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem under an independent Palestinian state, the sources said.
"By supporting new centers in locations near and far, we honor Rabbi Kogan's memory and fulfill the Rebbe's vision of transforming grief into action."
Kogan became a known member of the Jewish community in the UAE, for example, delivering challah to families on Shabbat and helping operate the kosher supermarket.
As authorities investigate who is responsible for Kogan’s death, political circles in Washington, D.C., Israel, and the Gulf are asking a related question: What will this do to UAE-Israel ties?
One thing is clear: this is a critical test for the resilience of the Abraham Accords.
The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan is expected to be brought back to Israel on Monday.
Rabbi Zvi Kogan's body was found after police investigated his disappearance in the UAE.
Mossad and authorities in the Gulf country had opened an investigation into Kogan's disappearance believing it may be related to “a terrorist incident.”
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