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Israeli Police Form Special Team to Review Handling of Leya Malka's Murder Complaints

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First reported by Walla · Jul 6, 2026

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Israeli police have formed a special team to investigate the handling of complaints filed by Leya Malka and her family against her partner before she was killed by a car bomb on the Ayalon Highway. Despite multiple prior complaints, no significant police action was taken until after her death. The suspect remains in custody, and the investigation continues.

01Israeli police create special team to review handling of Leya Malka’s prior complaints.
02Malka was killed by a car bomb on Ayalon Highway about a month ago.
03Four complaints against her partner were filed before her murder with no significant police action.
04Family met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to discuss police failures.
05Suspect’s detention extended; he refuses to provide phone passcode, hindering investigation.
06Investigation reveals Malka was under surveillance by a hit squad on day of attack.

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