Crime gang leader Eitan Haya arrested in Tel Aviv; detention extended

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Eitan Haya, 73 according to Israel Hayom and Ynet, was arrested in Tel Aviv on suspicion of involvement in a violent incident linked to a dispute between criminals. According to Israel Hayom, Haya was released several months ago after about 12 years in prison. According to Ynet, he was released eight months ago.

According to Ynet, Haya was caught together with a suspect in a murder case that took place in 2023 in East Jerusalem, and he was on the run. According to Ynet, police claimed he attacked the officers, while according to his associates he was arrested violently and was injured in the face.

According to Kan News, Haya was arrested on suspicion of ordering the assault of a man who owed him money. At the hearing on extending his detention, he claimed he was arrested violently, "I thought they were murderers, I didn't know they were police officers." According to Ynet, his detention was extended.