Assassination Attempt on Crime Figure Yitzhak Bar Moche Sparks Revenge Fears
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Crime figure Yitzhak Bar Moche survived an assassination attempt in Jerusalem when a bomb detonated in his car, with his 13-year-old son present. Police are investigating whether the motive stems from Jerusalem-based rivalries or disputes from his time in central Israel. A former police official warned Bar Moche may seek revenge after recovery, noting the attack on his son could be a significant factor. Bar Moche, previously considered head of the Jerusalem mafia, has a long history of prison time, alliances, and surviving assassination attempts.
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- Yitzhak Bar Moche survived an assassination attempt in Jerusalem when a bomb detonated in his car.
- His 13-year-old son was in the car during the attack, potentially fueling a desire for revenge.
- Investigators are exploring whether the motive stems from Jerusalem-based rivalries or past conflicts in central Israel.
- Bar Moche, once considered the head of the Jerusalem mafia, has a history of prison time and surviving attacks.
- The assassination attempt occurred shortly after Bar Moche returned to Jerusalem six months ago.
An assassination attempt on crime figure Yitzhak Bar Moche, who was injured when an explosive device detonated in his vehicle in Jerusalem, has placed him back in the spotlight of police attention. A former senior police official warned that Bar Moche, once considered the head of the Jerusalem mafia, might seek revenge after recovering, especially since his 13-year-old son was in the car during the attack. Investigators are reportedly examining whether the motive lies in ongoing disputes from Jerusalem or from conflicts developed during his time living in the central region of Israel.
Bar Moche, known to Israeli police for years, served approximately 13 years in prison for various offenses. While he was a prominent target for the Jerusalem district police, particularly its central unit, he was not considered a national-level target by the national serious and international crime unit. Despite suspicions of more severe crimes, his convictions were often for lesser offenses.
Over the years, Bar Moche survived several assassination attempts and formed alliances and rivalries within the criminal underworld. He moved from Jerusalem to Yavne in central Israel, where he also became involved in disputes, including an incident where a grenade was thrown at his residence. A significant rift reportedly occurred around 2022 due to financial disagreements and shifting alliances, with Bar Moche aligning with figures connected to Ben Shlomo's organization and rivals of Odeh Kotier.
Ali Odeh, Kotier's nephew, was previously investigated for suspected involvement in a shooting at Bar Moche's home in Yavne, highlighting the depth of their conflict. However, authorities currently have no basis to link Kotier directly to the recent Jerusalem assassination attempt. The former official emphasized that while the specific conflict with Kotier might not be the direct cause, it points to the open disputes Bar Moche has accumulated, suggesting the attempt could stem from his conflicts in the central region.
Bar Moche returned to Jerusalem about six months ago. The police are now investigating his rivalries in both the capital and the central region. The presence of his son during the attack is seen as a significant factor that could fuel his desire for revenge. The current criminal landscape in Jerusalem has changed significantly since Bar Moche's peak years, with fewer prominent crime gangs.
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