Prosecutor Files Charges Against Abir Shason and Others in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

On August 4, 2026, a prosecutor's statement was filed at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against seven suspects involved in the murder of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi. The suspects include four minors and three adults, with the central suspect identified as 17-year-old Abir Shason. Shason was arrested near Jerusalem's entrance after evading police for about two and a half weeks. During the court session, Razi's mother, Dikla Razi, shouted "Murderer!" at Shason, while family members also yelled accusations at the other suspects.

The murder occurred last month in an Airbnb apartment in the Nahalat neighborhood of Jerusalem, where Razi was fatally stabbed during a gathering. Investigations revealed that Agam Tzarfati, Razi's ex-girlfriend, allegedly summoned a group of youths who severely attacked him. WhatsApp messages presented by police indicate premeditated intent to harm Razi, including a message between Tzarfati and Shilat Huta stating, "He dies today."

Further inquiry suggests that Tzarfati and Huta attempted to coerce Shason's minor sister to take responsibility for the murder and incriminating messages, promising a reduced sentence due to her age; however, she refused to cooperate. Additionally, a prison service officer was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation and breach of trust, allegedly assisting Shason's brother, who is serving a prison sentence, by allowing him to use her phone to help Shason hide while on the run.

Defense attorneys Idan Gamlieli and Ofer Erlich, representing one of the minors, described the case as tragic and stated that their client expressed deep remorse but denies direct involvement in Razi's death.