Beitar Jerusalem Owner Barak Abramov Denies Ties to Musli and Jarushi Families Amid Restaurant Attacks
Barak Abramov, owner of Beitar Jerusalem football club and the Jafnika restaurant chain, addressed recent attacks on three of his restaurant branches in Kiryat Ono, Ramat Gan, and Givatayim. Speaking on the Friday edition of "Ulpan Shishi," Abramov confirmed that the Israeli police are providing full protection at his locations, including patrols outside the branches. He expressed sadness over the attacks, which police suspect stem from conflicts between organized crime groups, but said he has no clear explanation or theories about the incidents.
Abramov firmly denied any business or personal connections to the Musli and Jarushi families, who are reportedly involved in the ongoing disputes. He described only superficial acquaintance with the Musli family, recalling attending a family event during his time at Bnei Yehuda football club and occasional cordial interactions with the family patriarch at the stadium. Regarding the Jarushi family, Abramov recounted a brief interaction last football season involving a mutual friend and lawyer, Yaron Gigi, through whom he provided game tickets, emphasizing that their relationship is limited to mutual respect rather than friendship.
Responding to suggestions that the Musli family might view the relationship differently, Abramov rejected any link between himself and these families and challenged the police to arrest him if they suspect otherwise. He also detailed a conversation with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and senior police officials, who assured him that his businesses are legitimate and that he has no criminal ties. Since that meeting, Abramov noted a relative calm.
Abramov expressed frustration with media coverage, stating he is a victim in this situation and that the issue is unrelated to Jafnika. He has not testified to the police and acknowledged it is too early to assess the damage caused by the attacks. Despite the challenges, he said he feels safe and hopes the situation will be resolved soon.
