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Israeli Police Investigate Possible Contact by Missing Man Eldar Dayan from Hiding
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are probing whether missing man Eldar Dayan contacted his family from hiding after a violent incident in Petah Tikva. Two friends are detained on suspicion of assault and threatening Dayan, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
- 01Police investigate if missing Eldar Dayan contacted family from hiding in Petah Tikva.
- 02Dayan's father is expected to be questioned about possible communication.
- 03Two friends of Dayan are detained for involvement in a brawl and threatening him.
- 04Friends' detention extended for the third time amid ongoing investigation.
- 05Dayan disappeared after a violent incident involving an attempted vehicular assault.
- 06Police suspect Dayan is hiding in an apartment in Petah Tikva area.
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