Israeli Police Arrest Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Amid Dan Region Grenade Attacks

Israeli police arrested Yossi Mosli, head of a crime organization, on Tuesday evening in connection with a series of grenade attacks in the Dan region. The attacks are part of an ongoing financial dispute between Mosli's group and the rival Jerushi crime family. The Tel Aviv District Police Unit (YAMAR) detained Mosli, a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s, and he is set to appear in the Magistrate's Court the following day for a remand hearing. Additional arrests are expected.

In recent days, multiple grenade explosions occurred across central Israel, including in Rishon Lezion, Tel Aviv, Afula, Netanya, and Herzliya. Four fragmentation grenades were thrown at various locations, including two branches of the "Japanika" restaurant chain owned by businessman Barak Abramov. Hours after the grenade attacks, gunfire was reported at another Japanika branch in Herzliya. Police suspect these incidents are linked to the violent feud between the Mosli and Jerushi families, with attempts to harm Abramov's businesses.

No casualties have been reported, but significant property damage occurred. A fire broke out at the Netanya restaurant, bullet marks were found on the Herzliya branch's window, and glass was shattered at a business in a residential building in Rishon Lezion. Another grenade was thrown at a private home in Tel Aviv. Police investigations suggest the grenades used may be stolen military-grade weapons.

Earlier in the week, two grenades were thrown in southern Tel Aviv, followed by similar attacks in Ness Ziona and Herzliya, causing property damage but no injuries. A grenade was also thrown at a store linked to the Mosli organization, injuring a man. Since the start of the week, 19 criminal incidents targeting businesses and homes associated with both crime families have been reported.

Due to the escalation, the Tel Aviv District Commander transferred the case to the Central Unit (YAMAR) for investigation. Police also closed four businesses in a wholesale market affected by the explosions to ensure public safety. A senior police official stated, "It is clear that all these events are connected to the war between two crime organizations. So far, there have only been damages, but grenades thrown at businesses and homes can kill even if not intended."