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Israeli Crime Figure Yanis Yushvaev Shot Dead Near Caesarea

8/24/2026

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Yanis Yushvaev, an Israeli organized-crime figure, was shot dead at a gas station near Caesarea.
Video shows a suspect approaching Yushvaev from behind and firing a close-range headshot.
Coastal District police deployed dozens of officers, set roadblocks and launched a helicopter search.
Police Commissioner Danny Levy visited the scene while investigators continue a large-scale manhunt for the unidentified shooter.

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Story summary

Yanis Yushvaev, an Israeli organized-crime figure, was shot dead at a gas station near Caesarea.
Video shows a suspect approaching Yushvaev from behind and firing a close-range headshot.
Coastal District police deployed dozens of officers, set roadblocks and launched a helicopter search.
Police Commissioner Danny Levy visited the scene while investigators continue a large-scale manhunt for the unidentified shooter.