Singer Yuval Dayan Points Out Harasser at Her Concert, Leading to Arrest

Security personnel removed a man from a Yuval Dayan concert on Monday evening on suspicion of harassment and invasion of privacy. The singer had previously filed a complaint against the man, who allegedly stalked her obsessively. After an initial investigation, police released him under restrictive conditions. However, he was spotted at Dayan's performance and arrested again.

The suspect is accused of following Dayan, attending her shows, and documenting her. He allegedly traveled from his residence to meet her at the synagogue she frequents. During his first interrogation, the suspect admitted to following Dayan, claiming he was an ardent fan who simply wanted to meet her. He was released with restrictions, but police stated he violated these terms by attending her concert, leading to his second arrest by Tel Aviv police.

At a hearing following his rearrest, a police representative argued the suspect posed a danger and had quickly broken the trust placed in him. The suspect's lawyer, Ilana Toledano, countered that Dayan is a public figure who posts on social media. She compared her client's behavior to that of teenagers seeking information about their idols and claimed the suspect did not understand the release conditions. The suspect was taken for further interrogation and subsequently detained. He was brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, which extended his arrest until October 21.