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Serial Hotel Theft in Eilat Leads to 27 Charges Against Main Suspect
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
A serial theft ring at the Astral Maris Hotel in Eilat used a master key card to rob guests while they were at the pool, stealing tens of thousands of shekels. Police arrested suspects and filed 27 indictments against the main accused, who allegedly collaborated with a hotel employee. The stolen credit cards were used for shopping sprees before the suspects were caught.
- 01Suspects used a master key card to enter hotel rooms and steal valuables while guests were at the pool.
- 02Tens of thousands of shekels were stolen from guests at Astral Maris Hotel in Eilat.
- 03Police filed 27 indictments against main suspect Itay Gal-On after a two-week investigation.
- 04Suspects used stolen credit cards for shopping sprees around Eilat.
- 05Hotel management reported the incident immediately and praised police for quick arrests.
- 06Defense lawyers deny the allegations and report mistreatment of their clients during detention.
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