Israeli media report a change in direction in the investigation into the disappearance of Eldar Dayan, according to a report published Sunday evening. Details of the shift were not immediately available.
Israeli media reported Sunday evening a shift in direction in the investigation into the disappearance of Eldar Dayan, missing since mid-July. The nature of the shift was not immediately disclosed. The report comes after weeks of investigation that had focused on a brawl in Petah Tikva and the possibility that Dayan fled.
On Tuesday, July 28, at 12:50 Jerusalem, police released surveillance footage showing Dayan abandoning his car at a gas station and fleeing on foot. Later that day, police confirmed he was wanted for questioning after a brawl, and two additional suspects were arrested. The investigation was transferred to the Central District. On July 31, the family retained criminal defense attorney Sapir Pardo, who denied allegations of Dayan's involvement in a hit-and-run or violent incident, calling them "mere speculation" without forensic evidence, as The Zioneer reported. The second suspect, Omri Peretz, was arrested and denies involvement, with his attorney stating there is no complainant or identified victim.
The case has drawn significant public attention. As The Zioneer reported on July 28, the investigation initially centered on a brawl between acquaintances that escalated. Attorney Pardo stated that once Dayan is located, he will present his version to police.
The specific nature of the reported shift in direction has not been disclosed. The whereabouts of Eldar Dayan remain unknown, and the investigation continues.
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