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Violence Against Japnika Chain Casts Doubt on Bank Leumi's $200 Million Investment Deal
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Violent attacks on Japnika restaurants have put Bank Leumi's recent $200 million investment deal in jeopardy, raising doubts about the partnership's future amid organized crime threats.
- 01Violent attacks including grenade throws and shootings targeted Japnika branches recently.
- 02Leumi Partners bought 20% of Japnika for 200 million shekels, valuing it at one billion shekels.
- 03The deal had officially closed despite warnings to Leumi's CEO Victor Vakrat.
- 04Leumi executives are now alarmed and reconsidering their involvement.
- 05Questions arise about how the deal passed the bank's due diligence.
- 06Bank Leumi has not commented but may seek to exit the partnership amid risks.
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