Police Arrest Jaffa Man for Leaving Incendiary Device at Tel Aviv Restaurant Entrance

Over the past weekend, police and special forces arrested a man in his 20s from Jaffa after he left a suspicious bottle containing flammable liquid and a connected fuse at the entrance of a restaurant on Kalisher Street in central Tel Aviv. The restaurant owner discovered the bottle, which appeared to be a strawberry-banana juice container but contained an incendiary substance, raising immediate concerns of a serious threat or attempted arson in the busy commercial area.

Following an urgent report, officers from the Tel Aviv Central Station and special police units conducted extensive searches around the restaurant and nearby streets to ensure no additional dangerous items were present. Forensic teams collected evidence and took initial statements from the owner and witnesses. Utilizing advanced technological tools and focused investigative methods, police quickly identified the suspect within hours.

The suspect was apprehended during a targeted operation in Tel Aviv and brought in for questioning. After the investigation, he was presented before a Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court judge, where the police requested an extension of his detention to complete the inquiry. The court approved the extension, holding the suspect in custody until August 3, 2026, as authorities continue to investigate the motive and circumstances behind the incident.