Criminal Feud Targets Jafnika Chain with Grenade Attack in Northern Israel

A grenade was thrown at a Jafnika restaurant branch in Rosh Pina early Wednesday morning, continuing a violent criminal feud affecting multiple locations of the chain. Israeli police responded to reports of an explosion and found the scene where the grenade had been hurled at the business. Authorities have launched an investigation, suspecting the attack is linked to an ongoing conflict between four of Israel's most dangerous crime organizations.

The dispute involves two main coalitions: the Musli family from the Tikva neighborhood allied with the Hariri family, and the Jarushi organization from Ramla allied with Iyad Nahia. Police believe the conflict erupted over profits from forex and cryptocurrency operations. Jafnika, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov, has become a primary target, with branches in Ness Ziona, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Netanya, and Afula also attacked recently.

Police sources explained that the assaults on Jafnika aim to generate media attention and inflict economic harm on rivals, as Abramov has grown closer to the Jarushi group and granted franchise rights to its members. Abramov was summoned for open testimony at the Tel Aviv District Police, where he denied involvement, 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 do not believe anyone is trying to harm me personally or extort me."

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