Israeli Police Investigate Possible Contact by Missing Man Eldar Dayan from Hiding

Israeli police are investigating whether Eldar Dayan, who has been missing since a violent incident in Petah Tikva, recently contacted his family from a hiding place. The inquiry began after Dayan's girlfriend posted on social media claiming he spoke with his father from his location. Authorities plan to question Dayan's father to verify the communication and gather information about Eldar's whereabouts.

Police suspect Dayan is hiding in an apartment in the Petah Tikva area, though the reasons for his disappearance remain unclear. Meanwhile, two of Dayan's friends, Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, have had their detention extended for the third time. They are suspected of involvement in a brawl with five local residents and an attempted vehicular assault. Additionally, they allegedly threatened Dayan's life, and investigators are exploring whether these threats relate to his disappearance.

The incident reportedly began when Dayan and his friends traveled from Dimona to Petah Tikva and encountered a group of five acquaintances, leading to a confrontation. During the altercation, the three allegedly tried to run over the other group, causing minor injuries. Afterward, they removed the license plates from Dayan's car at a gas station before Peretz and Barberman returned to Dimona, while Dayan vanished. The investigation continues as police search for Dayan and assess the circumstances surrounding the case.