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Suspects in Eldar Dayan Case Released to House Arrest After Murder Suspicion Collapses

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By תהילה צ'קול

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 24, 2026

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Seven suspects in the death of Eldar Dayan were released to house arrest after police admitted the forensic report could not determine the cause of death, collapsing the murder suspicion. The court imposed restrictive conditions on the suspects, while Dayan's family criticized the authorities for investigative failures and vowed to continue seeking justice.

01Police admit forensic report does not establish Eldar Dayan's cause of death, collapsing murder suspicion.
02Seven suspects, including key figures, released to house arrest with restrictions until August 27, 2026.
03Police revealed a drug party and violent altercation occurred on the day of Dayan's disappearance.
04Defense lawyers claim their clients were victims and criticize police for lack of evidence and inconsistent statements.
05Judge reduced bail and limited suspects' contact with others involved in the case for 30 days.
06Dayan's aunt condemned police and judicial failures, pledging to continue fighting for justice.

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