Two 18-Year-Olds Indicted for Setting Fire to the Japanika Restaurant in Givatayim
The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment with the Tel Aviv District Court against Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, both 18 years old. According to the indictment, they set fire to the Japanika restaurant in Givatayim while an employee was inside.
Key facts
- •Defendants: Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, both 18 years old
- •Place of residence: Rehovot
- •Court: Tel Aviv District Court
- •Publication date: August 14, 2026
- •The prosecution is requesting detention until the conclusion of proceedings
The Prosecution's Account
According to the indictment, the two Rehovot residents prepared in advance an electric scooter, a flammable substance, and a means of ignition. They arrived at the restaurant and concealed their identities.
How the Arson Occurred
The prosecution alleges that Yaakov poured the flammable substance and ignited it. An employee was inside the restaurant at the time. According to the report, the incident itself occurred about a month before the indictment was filed.
What the Prosecution Is Requesting
Alongside the filing of the indictment, the prosecution requested that the defendants remain in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The source does not state what decision the court made regarding this request, nor does it specify the charges, case number, or potential sentence.
What this means for you
The filing of an indictment initiates criminal proceedings, but it does not establish the defendants' guilt, which the court must determine. The request for detention until the conclusion of proceedings is considered separately, and the source does not make clear whether it was granted.
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