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Eighth Minor Arrested in Petah Tikva Killing of Pizzeria Worker

Judges are weighing more detention requests under a court gag order.

Overview

  • Police have taken an eighth minor into custody in the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Yimano Binyamin Zelka on the eve of Israel's Independence Day in Petah Tikva.
  • Investigators say a 15-year-old is the suspected stabber who was found in a hideout apartment, and they detained his parents on suspicion of helping him evade arrest.
  • Two of the eight suspects were released to 12 days of house arrest as others appear before judges in hearings on extending their detention.
  • Footage of the attack has aired on news outlets, and staff accounts say the assault followed a dispute over teens spraying party foam at customers.
  • Residents have questioned the police presence before the stabbing, highlighting wider concern over youth violence and how authorities handle large teen gatherings.