Four New Suspects in Eldar Dayan Murder Case Not Charged with Murder

A significant development occurred in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's murder, as four young men from Petah Tikva, arrested recently, are not suspected of the murder itself but of causing bodily harm and other offenses. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended their detention until Thursday. The suspects, all in their twenties, were detained following a police operation based on new leads but have denied involvement in the murder, providing detailed accounts to investigators. Their lawyers, Yaron Forer and Shay Roda, emphasized that their clients are not connected to Dayan's death and expect their release soon.

Police continue to investigate the case, having collected around 10,000 video files, many of which remain unreviewed. The suspects were apprehended after covert inquiries. One suspect stated during interrogation that he did not assault Dayan and was unaware of any connection to the murder. Previously, two of Dayan's close friends, Maxim Braverman and Omri Peretz, were arrested and are scheduled to appear before a judge on Wednesday. The new findings could influence their detention status.

Authorities suspect Dayan was kicked in the head during a fight, and they are examining whether this injury caused his death. The investigation remains active as police gather evidence and testimonies to clarify the circumstances surrounding Dayan's death.