Israeli police released footage of the chase that led to the arrest of the main suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi at the entrance to Jerusalem, according to ynet.
Israeli police on Tuesday released footage of the chase that led to the arrest of Avior Sasson, the main suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi, at the entrance to Jerusalem. The video, published by authorities, shows the moments leading up to the suspect's apprehension, following a weeks-long manhunt.
The arrest occurred earlier this afternoon (Tue 14:23 Jerusalem), a week after police published Sasson's photo in an unusual public appeal. Footage from Channel 12 earlier showed the suspect being taken into custody inside a taxi, with dozens of drivers witnessing the operation. The police release now provides a direct view of the pursuit.
As The Zioneer reported on July 22 and 23, the investigation led to the arrests of multiple individuals, including Sasson's mother and 15-year-old sister, described by sources as a strategic step to pressure the suspect to surrender. Court extensions were ordered for other suspects as the manhunt continued. The killing of Beniahu Razi sparked a large-scale police effort.
The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. Further details on the motive and the circumstances of the murder have not been disclosed.
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