The Petah Tikva municipality announced on Sunday that it will name its new sports hall in honor of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, the young man killed by a group of teenagers while leaving work on the eve of Independence Day.
According to the municipality, the choice of a sports hall is not just a commemoration, but a clear message against violence. This space is expected to combine educational activities with advanced sports facilities and serve as a community hub for youth and families.
The municipality also said that it expects to turn the pain caused by the murder into a lever for a change in consciousness, conveying a clear message to the younger generation regarding the importance of choosing a different path.
The hall will serve the entire community and will constitute a significant space for education, sports, and values, the municipality emphasized.
Court orders to extend detention of main suspect, three more arrests made
The court in charge of Zalka's murder case ordered on Sunday to extend the detention of the main suspect until Thursday, while three more arrests were made in connection with the crime.
The case currently involves serious suspicions of crimes of joint murder, serious assault, and injury under aggravated circumstances, with those involved allegedly acting while armed.
Walla also reported earlier on Sunday that one of the suspects in the case is the son of a senior security official. Eight minors have been detained in the case since the investigation started.