Criminal9/9/2026

Police Seek Another Extension of Eyal Nagar's 30-Day Detention

The Israel Police received special authorization from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to submit another request to extend Eyal Nagar's detention. At the time of publication, he had already been detained for 30 days, but the source does not state the court's decision on the request.

Key facts

•Detainee: Eyal Nagar
•Length of detention at the time of publication: 30 days
•Court: Ashkelon Magistrate's Court
•Authorization was granted by Gali Baharav-Miara
•The case number and exact date are not specified

Why Authorization Was Required

Nagar was arrested a month ago by officers from the Lachish District Central Unit, who operated a police agent. Because the original detention period was about to expire while the investigation continued, the police sought special authorization to apply to the court again. The publication does not specify the name of the statute or the specific legal provision.

What the Judge Had to Decide

The police intended to apply within several hours to the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court for an extension of Nagar's detention. The Attorney General's authorization allowed such a request to be filed, but did not in itself extend the detention: the court had to make the decision. The source does not report the outcome of the hearing.

The Detainee's and Defense's Position

According to the publication, Nagar is not answering investigators' questions and claims that the police are persecuting him. His attorney, Ness Ben-Nun, said that after 30 days of investigation, according to the defense, not even one piece of evidence had been presented to Nagar. The source does not detail the substance of the suspicions or provide information about the filing of an indictment.

Background to the Investigation

Walla describes Nagar as the head of a crime organization and one of the police's main targets following the breakup of the organization led by Benny Shlomo, who was murdered. According to police sources, he has been linked to extortion, lending money, and other criminal activity. This information is presented as the police's position and not as facts established by a court.

What this means for you

In Israel, special authorization to submit a renewed request does not mean an automatic extension of detention: the issue remains for the court to decide. The court must separately examine the police request and the circumstances of the ongoing investigation. The publication does not support the conclusion that Nagar's detention was in fact extended or that an indictment was filed against him.

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