Criminal Gang Targets Major Israeli Pizza Chain with Arson, Shooting, and Extortion

A prominent pizza chain in Israel has been targeted in recent weeks by a criminal gang that carried out arson attacks and shootings at its branches. Masked assailants were caught on camera committing acts of vandalism, including setting fire to a branch in the early evening and fleeing the scene. In another incident, a masked individual was filmed shooting at one of the outlets while riding a scooter.

The gang sent threatening messages to the chain's owners demanding cash payments, warning that the violent attacks would continue if their demands were not met. The criminals instructed the owners to leave envelopes of cash inside the branches as part of the extortion scheme. These brazen acts represent a new level of criminal boldness in Israel, crossing a significant line in organized crime against businesses.

Following these attacks and extortion attempts, one of the branch owners filed an official complaint with the police. Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for those responsible for the shootings and arson. This wave of crime highlights the increasing threats faced by large businesses and retail chains across the country.