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Police Suspect Missing Dimona Man Eldar Dayan in Hit-and-Run, Friend Held in Custody
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First reported by Walla · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
Police suspect Eldar Dayan, missing from Dimona since July, was involved in a hit-and-run and may be hiding. His friend Maxim Braverman is detained on related charges. Authorities continue investigating the accident and obstruction of justice while searching for Dayan.
- 01Eldar Dayan, missing since July 25, is suspected of involvement in a hit-and-run accident.
- 02Maxim Braverman, Dayan's friend, is detained for conspiracy and obstructing the investigation.
- 03Police found an abandoned car with blood and a broken windshield in Petah Tikva linked to the case.
- 04Witnesses saw suspects removing the car's license plate and fleeing the scene.
- 05Dayan was last seen with the suspects on July 18 before disappearing.
- 06Despite suspicions he is hiding, police still classify Dayan as missing and continue searching.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Police Suspect Missing Dimona Man Eldar Dayan in Hit-and-Run, Friend Held in Custody
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 28, 2026
Police Shift Eldar Dayan Case to Criminal Investigation, Detain Two Suspects
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Police Investigate Eldar Dayan's Disappearance as Unusual Case Involving Friends
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Two Friends of Missing Dimona Man Arrested Hours After Police Deny Criminal Suspicion
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