Suspect Arrested for Planting Bomb in Car of Or Yehuda Likud Chairman
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
A 20-year-old man from Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of planting a bomb in the car of Or Yehuda Likud branch chairman Dudu Levi on September 18. The explosion caused significant damage to Levi's vehicle, and authorities believe the motive was a personal financial debt, not Levi's political activity. Levi is known to police and has had dealings with criminal elements. The suspect will appear in court for a detention extension hearing.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 20-year-old Jerusalem man was arrested for allegedly planting a bomb in Dudu Levi's car.
- The explosion occurred on September 18 in Or Yehuda, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
- The motive is believed to be a financial debt owed by Levi, not his political role.
- Levi is a prominent Likud activist praised by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Sources indicate Levi is known to police and has criminal contacts.
- The suspect will face a court hearing for detention extension.
A 20-year-old man from Jerusalem was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of planting an explosive device in the car of Dudu Levi, the chairman of the Likud branch in Or Yehuda, last month. The suspect is scheduled for a court hearing on extending his detention in Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. The assassination attempt occurred on September 18 in Or Yehuda, when the bomb, planted in Levi's vehicle, detonated at 3:00 AM. Significant damage was caused to the car, and it quickly became clear that the target was the political activist, described as a leading and influential figure. Levi has received praise on social media from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and numerous Likud ministers and Knesset members for his work. Information obtained by Kan News last month indicated that the motive for the incident was a financial debt Levi owed to private individuals, and that the event was not related to his political activities. Sources speaking to Kan News stated that Levi is known to police and has been in contact with criminal elements. During his police testimony after the incident, investigators questioned him about conflicts and enemies, but Levi avoided providing answers and attempted to distance himself from the event. The police stated on Wednesday that officers responded to a report of an explosion from a vehicle in Or Yehuda on September 18, initiating an investigation and collecting evidence. The explosion caused damage to the vehicle, with no injuries reported.
