According to Israeli reports, two friends of Eldar Dayan, a resident of Dimona who has been missing, were arrested as part of the investigation into his disappearance.
The investigation into the disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan took a significant turn this morning, when two of his friends were arrested in connection with the case. The arrests were followed by the discovery of Dayan's vehicle abandoned in Petah Tikva, and by a statement from his mother, who said that 'whoever needs to pay will pay.'
First reports of Dayan's disappearance emerged earlier this morning, when The Zioneer reported that he had been missing since July 17, after sending a message to his girlfriend saying 'there's a mess here, I'll talk to you when we get there' and then his phone went off. Police subsequently issued a public appeal for information. By mid-morning, Israeli media reports indicated that two of Dayan's associates had been taken into custody for questioning, and later that two friends had been arrested. i24NEWS reported that the arrests were in connection with his disappearance. Shortly after, Dayan's vehicle was found abandoned in Petah Tikva, and his mother made her statement to the media.
Dayan, 23, was last seen in the Yarkon Park area of Tel Aviv. Police have expressed concern that he may have been involved in a violent incident, and have called for the public's assistance. The Zioneer has been tracking the case as it unfolds.
The circumstances of Dayan's disappearance remain unclear, and police have not released details on the possible involvement of the arrested friends. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.
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