Tel Aviv Court Orders Release of Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Amid Weak Evidence

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ordered the release of Yossi Mosli, head of a crime organization, who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a severe assault in Savyon. Mosli was detained on Sunday, with police requesting a 12-day extension of his arrest on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and aggravated assault. However, the judge ruled that the investigation materials did not establish reasonable suspicion against him. The police sought to delay the release to consider an appeal.

The incident occurred around 16:40 on Sunday when a passerby was seriously injured in Savyon. Police alleged Mosli and others were involved in the attack, which left the victim unconscious and requiring life-saving surgery. During the hearing, it emerged that three individuals initially suspected were cleared after providing open testimonies. Two other suspects remain at large. Mosli’s defense challenged the basis of the conspiracy claim, emphasizing the lack of prior acquaintance between Mosli and the victim.

Mosli testified that he saw the victim with foam at his mouth and suspected drug use, noting the victim did not appear to be a delivery courier despite the presence of electric bikes with a Wolt delivery box nearby. Police are investigating whether the victim was indeed working as a courier. The victim’s account contradicts Mosli’s, claiming Mosli attacked him, a claim Mosli disputed, questioning how the victim could identify him after losing consciousness.

Police examined Mosli’s home security cameras and clothing but found no relevant footage or blood evidence linking him to the assault. The judge requested the prosecution to highlight evidence connecting Mosli to the attack but found the presented materials unconvincing. Mosli’s lawyers criticized the investigation as weak and media-driven, noting Mosli had cooperated fully and was already under house arrest from a prior restriction order.

The judge noted Mosli was the only suspect brought before the court and no others had been interrogated under caution, concluding there was no choice but to order his release. Mosli was instructed to appear for any future investigations. The release was delayed until noon the following day to allow the police to decide whether to file an appeal. If no appeal is filed, Mosli will be freed from custody.