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Police Continue Search for Missing Dimona Youth Eldar Dayan Amid Ongoing Investigation
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יעקב דהן
First reported by Ynet · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are searching for Eldar Yitzhak Dayan, a Dimona youth missing since mid-July after a violent incident involving a damaged vehicle. Investigations link him and two friends to a fight near the Yarkon area. Police suspect Dayan is hiding to avoid arrest, with separate stations managing the search and criminal inquiry.
- 01Eldar Dayan, missing since July 18, is believed alive but hiding after a violent incident.
- 02Police found a damaged vehicle with blood and license plate removal linked to Dayan and two friends.
- 03Dayan was arrested as a suspect before being reported missing a week later.
- 04The fight occurred near the Yarkon area among acquaintances, with circumstances still unclear.
- 05Petah Tikva police handle the criminal investigation; Dimona police lead the search for Dayan.
- 06Jurisdiction disputes were resolved by dividing responsibilities between the two police stations.
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