Defense Cites Threats in Benyahu Razi Murder Case as Detentions Extended

During a hearing on August 4, 2026, the defense for Agam Tzarfati presented messages allegedly showing that Benyahu Razi threatened her, including a text where Razi purportedly wrote, "I will kill your mother." These claims were introduced amid the extension of detention for Tzarfati, Shilat Huta, and Linor Sasson, suspects in Razi's murder case. The police countered, asserting that the suspects were the "brain" behind the murder, stating, "There is a brain and a body - in our view, they are the brain." The detention of the suspects was extended until Friday.

Outside the courtroom, family members of the late Razi confronted the main suspect, Aviaor Sasson, shouting accusations. Dekel Razi, Benyahu's mother, described the encounter as one of the hardest moments since her son's death and expressed feeling as if in a nightmare. She also responded to defense claims that her son was violent toward Tzarfati, saying this was a pattern they had endured for three years. She acknowledged the police efforts but lamented that all actions ultimately led to her son's murder.

The family demanded strict punishment for all involved, emphasizing the importance of attending court despite the emotional difficulty. Defense attorneys Idan Gamlielli and Ofer Erlich, representing a minor suspect, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and stated their client denies direct involvement in Razi's death. Aviaor Sasson was arrested last week after an extensive police manhunt and is considered a central figure in the case, though charges against him and others have yet to be finalized. The prosecution is expected to detail the specific charges and roles of each accused upon filing indictments.