Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 6, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body found in Petah Tikva ID’d as Eldar Dayan, missing since last month
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice confirm that the human remains found near Petah Tikva’s Yarkon Interchange this morning belong to missing Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, 23.
Two Dimona residents in their 20s are under arrest on suspicion of involvement in Dayan’s death and tampering with evidence. The Beersheba Magistrate’s Court today extended the suspects’ arrest until August 12, police say.
Eldar’s family reported him missing to the police on July 25 after about a week without hearing from him. The suspects in custody were seen with him in Petah Tikva on July 18, according to police.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here