The Israel Police confirmed an i24NEWS report that missing civilian Eldar Dayan lowered his profile, fled, and is now wanted for questioning. The three individuals involved were recorded leaving a gas station store together on foot. Police assess the incident stemmed from a brawl between acquaintances that escalated.
The Israel Police confirmed on Wednesday evening that missing civilian Eldar Dayan had lowered his profile, fled, and is now wanted for questioning, following an i24NEWS investigation. According to police, the three individuals involved, including Dayan, were recorded leaving a gas station store together and departing on foot. Police assess the background to the incident as a brawl between acquaintances that escalated.
On Tuesday, July 28, at 12:50 Jerusalem time, The Zioneer reported that new footage showed Dayan abandoning his car at a gas station and fleeing on foot. Earlier that day, police had detained two individuals for questioning in connection with a brawl involving Dayan, and the investigation was transferred to the Central District amid suspicions of a brawl. Police assessments evolved: initially they believed Dayan was hiding due to a hit-and-run, then later assessed a violent incident preceded the hit-and-run. Two friends' arrests were extended, and a shirt belonging to Dayan was found in Petah Tikva.
As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, the footage and the progression of the investigation indicated a shift from a missing person case to a criminal probe. The police confirmation now signals that Dayan is a suspect, not a victim, in the brawl.
It remains unclear what sparked the brawl, Dayan's current whereabouts, and whether he will be located. The investigation continues.
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