An Israeli farming expert sent by the Foreign Ministry to Kyrgyzstan was stabbed to death during a robbery in the apartment he rented in the capital of Bishkek. An official in Kyrgyzstan said there was no political motive to the attack on Elazar Brosh, 60, of Ramat Hasharon.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.