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Son of Former Shas MK Arrested Near Ramla with Loaded Gun

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Son of Former Shas MK Arrested Near Ramla with Loaded Gun
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By אליהו עמר

What happened

Eli Eliezer Cohen, son of former Shas MK Amnon Cohen, was arrested near Ramla on August 5, 2026, with a loaded, unregistered FN pistol suspected to be smuggled into Israel. Police extended his detention until August 11 to complete investigations.

  • 01Eli Eliezer Cohen was arrested near Ramla with a loaded FN pistol on August 5, 2026.
  • 02Police broke the car window to safely detain him after suspecting his vehicle.
  • 03The pistol was unregistered and suspected to be smuggled into Israel.
  • 04Cohen is a resident of Rehovot and son of former Shas MK Amnon Cohen.
  • 05Police requested extended detention citing ongoing investigative needs.
  • 06Judge extended Cohen's detention until August 11, denying house arrest.

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OrganizationsShas, Yasam, Israeli Police
PlacesRamla, Rehovot, Highway 44, Nesher

Full coverage · 4 outlets

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