Police Seek Extended Detention of Four Suspects in Eldar Dayan Murder Case with New Charges Added

Israeli police are set to request an eight-day extension of the detention of four suspects linked to the violent altercation that preceded the murder of Eldar Yitzhak Dayan. The suspects, previously detained in Petah Tikva, now face two additional serious charges: assault causing actual bodily harm and simple assault by two or more individuals. These new charges were added following investigative progress and new evidence uncovered by the Sharon District Central Unit (YAMAR Sharon).

The incident occurred on July 25 during a night out in central Israel, involving a violent brawl between three young men from Dimona, including Dayan, and a group of five local youths near Hod Hasharon and Park HaYarkon. According to the investigation, one of the local youths attempted to run over the Dimona group with Dayan's vehicle, damaging its windshield. The three then fled to a gas station near Petah Tikva, abandoned the car, removed its license plates, and split up. Two returned to Dimona by public transport, while Dayan disappeared after sending a message to his partner saying, "There is chaos."

A turning point came in early August when Dayan's body was found after three weeks of intensive searching. The case was transferred to YAMAR Sharon, which launched a covert investigation reinforcing the main suspicions. Investigators are re-examining the brawl as a central element of the tragic death. Meanwhile, Dayan's two friends who were with him that day continue to be investigated amid conflicting accounts of the events.

Authorities emphasize that the investigation is ongoing with efforts to gather evidence and question all involved parties. The court hearing for the detention extension is expected soon at the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court.