Police detain six minors for Independence Day stabbing of pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva

In a tragic incident that has shaken Petah Tikva, Israeli police have apprehended six minors in connection with the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, a 21-year-old IDF veteran. Zalka was fatally stabbed on the eve of Independence Day after leaving his job at a Pizza Hut. Witnesses report that the suspects had been asked to leave the pizzeria due to causing a disturbance and spraying paper spray at customers.

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During the operation, six minors aged 13 to 17 were taken into custody by the police for questioning, while searches were being carried out at several addresses simultaneously, along with collecting evidence and findings that linked the suspects to involvement in the murder.

The group allegedly waited for Zalka to close the shop before launching their attack. Despite efforts by doctors at Belinson Hospital, Zalka succumbed to his wounds two days later. The suspects, aged between 13 and 17, have been taken into custody for questioning. A police source described their behavior as akin to "high-ranking criminals," noting their attempts to evade detection by turning off mobile phones and not staying at their residences.

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The group then waited for Zalka to close the shop, attacked him, and fatally wounded him.

This incident raises serious concerns about juvenile delinquency and the escalating violence among young people in Israel. The fact that the alleged perpetrators are minors, some with prior criminal records, highlights a disturbing trend that requires urgent attention. The police emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, with further actions being taken to ensure all those involved are brought to justice and to uncover the full truth behind this senseless act of violence.

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He was transported to the Belinson Hospital, where doctors fought for his life, but two days later, they were forced to declare him dead.