Criminal8/24/2026

All Seven Suspects in the Eldar Dayan Case Transferred to House Arrest

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ordered the release of all seven suspects from custody and their transfer to full house arrest for four days. Police are continuing the investigation and suspect that two of the deceased's friends attempted to kill him, although the cause of death could not be determined.

Key facts

•Number of suspects: seven people
•Court: Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court
•Judge: Ronen Peleg
•House arrest: until August 27 at 14:00
•Contact prohibition: 30 days
•The case number and year of the decision are not stated in the source

The Court's Decision

Police requested that the suspects be placed under house arrest for 14 days, but Judge Ronen Peleg limited it to four days. They must remain at home continuously, under alternating supervision, until August 27 at 14:00. They were also prohibited from contacting those involved in the case for 30 days and are required to report to the police whenever summoned.

What Dayan's Friends Are Suspected Of

Police link Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman to attempted murder and obstruction of justice. The police representative said that the investigation is ongoing and that not all forensic test results have yet been received. The defense, meanwhile, argued that suspicion of attempted murder cannot be substantiated without determining the cause of death.

Why the Evidence Was Insufficient

The Abu Kabir Institute of Forensic Medicine was unable to determine the cause of death because of the condition of the remains that were found. According to police, the available material also did not provide an evidentiary basis for a murder charge. Nevertheless, police are investigating inconsistencies in the statements given by Peretz and Barberman, the circumstances in which Peretz's phone was found, and information about a dispute that preceded Dayan's disappearance.

What Happened Before the Disappearance

The investigation revealed that Dayan and two of his friends were involved in a fight with five young men from Petah Tikva. Store cameras at a gas station recorded Dayan with bruises after the confrontation. His body was found about three weeks after he was reported missing; the investigation is being handled by the Central Unit of the Sharon District Police.

What this means for you

Release to house arrest does not mean that the investigation has ended or that the suspicions have been dropped. In a similar situation, a court may replace detention with restrictive conditions if it does not find continued detention necessary, while retaining the obligation to report for questioning and the prohibition on contacting those involved in the case.

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