Uzbek-born Man Killed in Rocket Strike in Israel

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Israel has confirmed the death of Uzbek-born Rustam Gulomov, who was killed in a rocket strike at a construction site in the city of Yehud on 9 March 2026.

According to the diplomatic mission, Gulomov was 62 years old. He was born and raised in Uzbekistan but renounced his Uzbek citizenship in 2017. For the past 14 years he had been living in Israel, where he later obtained Israeli citizenship.

The embassy expressed its deep condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased. As of March 11, no reports had been received of Uzbek citizens being injured in the incident.

Amid ongoing tensions in the region, the embassy has urged all citizens of Uzbekistan temporarily working or permanently residing in Israel to strictly follow air raid alerts and safety regulations to protect their lives and health.