Citizen Reports Abandoned Bloodied Car Before Eldar Dayan's Body Found in Petah Tikva

On the day Eldar Dayan disappeared, a citizen reported an abandoned car with a broken windshield and blood stains at a gas station in Petah Tikva, Israel. The call, released for the first time on August 6, 2026, reveals that the witness saw the vehicle parked at the Paz gas station near the Yarkonim junction and informed the police that the car's front windshield was shattered and covered in blood. The caller did not personally see anyone fleeing the scene but relayed information he had received from others. The police dispatcher confirmed the report was forwarded to officers on site.

Dayan's body was later found, raising questions about the initial police response and search management. Retired officers have criticized how the investigation and search efforts were handled following the discovery of the vehicle and the subsequent disappearance. The case remains under scrutiny as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dayan's death.

This new information sheds light on the timeline of events on the day of Dayan's disappearance and highlights concerns about the police's handling of early reports and search operations.