Police Investigate Eldar Dayan's Death Amid Suspects' Conflicting Testimonies and Forensic Evidence

The investigation into the death of Eldar Dayan, whose body was found last Thursday near a gas station where he was last seen, continues to unfold with new developments. Dayan's friends, Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz, suspected of involvement in the incident, have broken their silence during interrogations amid fears they might be charged with murder. Authorities are focusing on the critical hours when Dayan was left alone near the Yarkon area without emergency assistance being called.

Police are examining whether helmets found at the scene were used to assault Dayan. Forensic samples have been taken from the helmets to determine if they were involved in the fatal attack. The investigation is also scrutinizing why Barberman and Peretz fled the scene without contacting medical or police services despite allegedly knowing Dayan was severely injured during a fight.

Interrogation transcripts reveal intense questioning of the suspects, with one suspect denying murder but admitting to abandoning Dayan, unaware he would collapse. Police are weighing whether to charge the suspects with murder or lesser offenses such as negligent homicide or failure to provide aid. The final charges will depend on the autopsy report, forensic results, and evidence of intent or awareness of risk.

Eldar Dayan is being laid to rest today in Eilat, his family's hometown. Barberman and Peretz are expected to appear in court tomorrow for a hearing where police will seek to extend their detention as the investigation progresses.