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Police Investigate Possible Contact From Missing Dimona Man Eldar Dayan
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First reported by Maariv · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are investigating a possible recent call from missing Dimona man Eldar Dayan to his father, aiming to find new leads in his disappearance. The case involves a prior violent altercation and suspects detained for related charges. Authorities believe Dayan is hiding near Petah Tikva but have not yet found him.
- 01Police investigate if missing Eldar Dayan recently contacted his father from hiding.
- 02Sharon District Unit now leads the disappearance and related fight investigations.
- 03Two friends of Dayan are detained, suspected of assault and threatening Dayan.
- 04Dayan disappeared after a fight and fleeing in a car abandoned in Petah Tikva.
- 05Conflicting suspect statements and forensic evidence found in the abandoned vehicle.
- 06Police believe Dayan is hiding near Petah Tikva but have not located him yet.
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