High-profile case9/9/2026

Yoel Lehanghal’s Family Demands 6.6 Million Shekels From the State and the Teenagers

The parents of 18-year-old Yoel Lehanghal and his girlfriend filed a 6.6 million shekel lawsuit against the state and a group of teenagers accused of assault. The plaintiffs claim that the police could have prevented the murder and subsequently committed serious failures in the investigation.

Key facts

•Compensation sought: 6.6 million shekels
•Court: Central District Court
•Plaintiffs: Yoel Lehanghal’s parents and girlfriend
•Defendants: the state and a group of teenagers accused of assault
•The case number and exact filing date were not specified in the source

What Happened

Yoel Lehanghal, who immigrated to Israel with his family in 2002 and belonged to the Bnei Menashe community, was murdered in Kiryat Shmona during a group assault. According to the plaintiffs, the attackers beat and stabbed him. The lawsuit was filed by his parents, Bat Sheva and Gideon, as well as by his girlfriend, who witnessed the incident.

Against Whom the Lawsuit Was Filed

The defendants are the state and a group of teenagers accused of assault. The family is represented by attorney Rachel Tzinkhin. The proceedings are expected to take place in the Central District Court, but the case number and exact filing date were not specified in the source.

The Claims Against the Police

The plaintiffs claim that the police officers who arrived after the first assault did not locate the attackers and took no steps to prevent another assault. According to the lawsuit, the officers left at 00:47, leaving Yoel bleeding, while former police officer Haim Gabai neither ensured his safety nor summoned a Magen David Adom team. It is further alleged that the police’s actions after the murder gave those responsible time and prevented anyone from being prosecuted for murder or causing death.

No Court Decision Has Yet Been Issued

These are civil claims made by the plaintiffs, not facts established by the court. The legal basis described in the publication amounts to an alleged breach of the police’s duty to act professionally and reasonably to maintain order, protect individuals, and conduct a proper investigation. The source does not report any court decision or award of damages; the State Attorney’s Office said it had not yet received the lawsuit.

What this means for you

The lawsuit shows that the relatives of a person who was killed may seek civil compensation not only from the alleged participants in the assault, but also from the state if they believe that the police’s actions were improper. However, the filing of the lawsuit itself does not prove the defendants’ liability and does not mean that the amount sought will be awarded.

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