Name of Suspect in Kidnapping of 10-Year-Old Yahli Sofer Cleared for Publication
The court permitted the publication of the name of Yigal Buskila, a 19-year-old Jerusalem resident suspected of kidnapping 10-year-old Yahli Sofer. The decision was made at the request of the police, who believe the suspect may also have harmed other minors.
Key facts
- •Suspect: Yigal Buskila, 19
- •Place of residence: Jerusalem
- •Victim: Yahli Sofer, 10
- •Decision publication date: September 11, 2026
- •The case number and court name were not specified
What Happened
On September 11, 2026, the court lifted the ban on publishing the suspect’s name. It was revealed that he is Yigal Buskila, a 19-year-old resident of Jerusalem.
Why the Name Was Disclosed
The police requested permission to publish Buskila’s identity. One of the reasons was the suspicion that he may have harmed other minors. Additional reasons given by the court and the statutory provision on which the decision was based are not specified in the source.
What Is Known About the Case
Buskila remains suspected of kidnapping 10-year-old Yahli Sofer: the source does not report that an indictment has been filed against him or that he has been convicted. The case number, the name of the court, and additional procedural decisions are also not provided.
What this means for you
Permission to publish means that media outlets may identify the suspect by name, despite the usual restrictions that apply during the investigation stage. Publication of the name does not prove a person’s guilt: until a judicial determination is made, he remains a suspect.
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