WATCH: Israel Police arrest crime organization boss Yossi Musli after Japanika grenade attacks

Yossi Musli, identified as the head of a crime organization, has been arrested by detectives from the Tel Aviv District’s Major Crimes Unit as part of an investigation into a wave of grenade attacks, arson, and shootings across central and northern Israel.

New footage released Wednesday shows Musli's arrest at his home on Tuesday. The ongoing investigation focuses on a violent feud between the Musli and Jarushi crime families, with several attacks targeting branches of the Japanika restaurant chain and other locations.

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Several days before they came to me yesterday, officers from Tel Aviv’s Major Crimes Unit had already visited me. They took me to the Major Crimes Unit offices for a conversation and warned me: ‘Listen, we have information that you are organizing with grenades.’ I didn’t even understand what they wanted. They told me: ‘Take four days and calm the area; if not, we will act against you with aggressive measures.’ I asked what aggressive measures meant, and they said they would issue administrative orders against me. I told them, with respect, 'Thank you. Maybe disconnect my phone.' I have nothing to do with anything.

The Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended Musli’s detention by five days, with police suspecting his involvement in the recent attacks. Investigators anticipate the probe will expand, potentially leading to further arrests in the coming days. Judge Sheli Kotin acknowledged sufficient grounds for Musli's detention based on suspicion of involvement, dangerousness, and potential obstruction of justice, but cautioned that further evidence would be required for continued detention.

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Reviewing the investigation materials establishes the suspicion of involvement. In addition, there is a ground for detention of dangerousness, as well as a ground of suspicion of obstruction. I found that there is room to grant the request in part.

During the court hearing, Musli asserted that police had visited him days prior to his arrest and warned him about "organizing with grenades." He claimed detectives told him to "calm the area" for four days or face "aggressive measures," including administrative orders. Musli denied any involvement, stating, "I have nothing to do with anything."

Musli's lawyer, Doron Noy, reportedly criticized the police's conduct. The investigation continues amid escalating gang violence in the region.

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The material presented to me is, from an evidentiary standpoint, sufficient for this stage of the investigation and only for the current hearing on the first detention extension. I do not think there will be room to extend his detention again.