Jaffa Restaurant Closed for 30 Days After Illegals Found
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The "Old Man and the Sea" restaurant in Jaffa was closed for 30 days by administrative order after two illegal residents from the territories were found working there without permits. This marks the second closure in under three months for similar reasons. The employer was arrested and released under restrictive conditions, and a criminal investigation is underway. Police emphasized their commitment to combating illegal employment to ensure public safety.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Jaffa's "Old Man and the Sea" restaurant was administratively closed for 30 days.
- Two illegal residents from the territories were found working at the restaurant.
- This is the second closure for the restaurant in less than three months.
- The employer was arrested and released under restrictive conditions.
- Police are conducting a criminal investigation into the incident.
The "Old Man and the Sea" restaurant in Jaffa has been shut down by administrative order for 30 days after two illegal residents from the territories were found working there without permits. This is the second time in less than three months that the establishment has faced a similar closure. Police and Border Police officers discovered the two individuals, aged 20-30, on October 4, 2026, at the restaurant on HaAliyah HaShniya Street. The employer, a 34-year-old Jaffa resident, was arrested and later released under restrictive conditions.
A criminal investigation has been opened following the discovery. The Tel Aviv District Commander, Superintendent the Commander of the Tel Aviv District, signed the administrative closure order, which is effective until November 3, 2026. The police stated they will continue to act decisively against the employment and harboring of illegal residents as part of efforts to prevent offenses that could endanger public safety.
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