Criminal Feud Targets Jafnika Chain with Grenade Attack in Northern Israel

A grenade was thrown at a Jafnika restaurant branch in Rosh Pina on the morning of July 26, continuing a violent criminal feud involving some of Israel's most dangerous crime organizations. The attack is part of an ongoing conflict between two coalitions: the Musli family from Tel Aviv's Hatikva neighborhood allied with the Hariri family, and the Jarushi organization from Ramla allied with Iyad Nahia. Police reported receiving an early morning call about an explosion in Rosh Pina, where officers found the grenade had been thrown at the business. The police have opened an investigation, suspecting the motive to be criminal rivalry.

Jafnika, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov, has become a central target in this dispute, with branches in Ness Ziona, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Netanya, and Afula also attacked recently. Authorities believe the violence aims to create media attention and inflict economic damage on rivals, as Abramov has reportedly grown closer to the Jarushi group over the past year, granting franchise rights to its members. Abramov was summoned for questioning by the Tel Aviv police's YAMAR unit, where he denied any involvement or enemies, stating, "I don't understand where this is coming from. I have no enemies, owe no one money, and no one owes me. I have no connection to these events and don't believe anyone is trying to harm me personally."

Abramov is not a suspect and is considered a victim by the police. Special police units including Lahav 433 and YAMAR have launched a manhunt, arresting Yossi Musli as part of the investigation. A senior police official described the situation as a "mega event," emphasizing the surveillance of Jafnika branches nationwide to prevent harm to innocent people. Additional arrests are expected in the coming days as the investigation continues.