Police Confirm Discovery of Eldar Dayan's Body, Two Suspects Detained

First reported by Now 14 · 7 hours ago

What happened

Eldar Dayan's body was found after three weeks of searching in Israel, with two friends arrested on suspicion of murder. Forensic tests confirmed the identity, and the investigation is ongoing.

• 01Eldar Dayan was missing since July 25, 2026, and his body was found near Road 40.
• 02The Sharon Central Unit led the search with police and volunteers' support.
• 03Forensic experts confirmed Dayan's identity through DNA and CT scans.
• 04Two friends were arrested and are suspected of involvement in his death.
• 05The suspects' detention was extended until August 12, 2026, as the investigation continues.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago

Police Confirm Discovery of Eldar Dayan's Body, Two Suspects Detained

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Two Friends Suspected of Murder in Disappearance Case of Eldar Dayan in Central Israel

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Petah Tikva Court Extends Detention of Eldar Dayan's Associates in Murder Case

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Police Seek 15-Day Extension for Eldar Dayan's Friends Detained in Murder Case

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Police Seek 15-Day Detention Extension for Eldar Dayan's Friends Over Murder Suspicion

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Friends of Eldar Dayan Suspected in Murder as Police Seek Detention Extension

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Police Suspect Eldar Dayan's Friends in Murder, Seek Detention Extension

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Court Extends Detention of Eldar Dayan's Friends on Murder Suspicion After Body Found

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Police Seek to Extend Detention of Eldar Dayan's Friends Over Murder Suspicion

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Friends of Eldar Dayan Suspected of Murder After Body Found Near Yarkon

Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

Police Consider Upgrading Charges to Murder Against Eldar Dayan's Friends After Body Found

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