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15-Year-Old Charged Murder; 19 Teens, Parents Detained

5/5/2026

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Police identified a 15-year-old as the main suspect and will charge him with aggravated murder.
Police arrested 19 minors and also detained the suspect’s parents on suspicion of interfering with the investigation in Petah Tikva.
Investigators released an audio recording in which Zalka urged the youths not to fight before the attack.
During interrogation a suspect claimed Zalka was only trying to defend himself while being beaten.

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Story summary

Police identified a 15-year-old as the main suspect and will charge him with aggravated murder.
Police arrested 19 minors and also detained the suspect’s parents on suspicion of interfering with the investigation in Petah Tikva.
Investigators released an audio recording in which Zalka urged the youths not to fight before the attack.
During interrogation a suspect claimed Zalka was only trying to defend himself while being beaten.