Police Cannot Determine Cause of Eldar Dayan's Death, Murder Investigation Closed

Israeli police have concluded their investigation into the death of Eldar Dayan and informed his family that the cause of death cannot be definitively established. According to the autopsy report, the body was found in a severely damaged state, making it impossible to determine how Dayan died. Consequently, the police will not pursue charges of murder or neglect in connection with his death.

Two of Dayan's close friends, Maxim Braverman and Omri Peretz, who were initially suspected of murder, will no longer be investigated under those charges. They are set to be released from custody to house arrest with restrictions. The investigation centered on a fight involving Dayan and a group of young men from Petah Tikva, who were also initially detained on suspicion of causing serious injury. Their case has been downgraded to involvement in a brawl, and they too will be released to house arrest.

The police met with Dayan's family at the Sharon District Investigation Unit, where his mother and sister expressed distress and confronted investigators with difficult questions. A police source told N12 that due to the condition of Dayan's body, the forensic institute could not determine the exact cause of death. Without a clear cause, the police cannot continue investigating suspects for murder. However, based on evidence gathered, the police and prosecution believe they can still file charges, though not for murder or neglect.