Family of Yanina murdered in Haifa fights for justice - and for raising her two-month-old son

A week after the murder of Yanina Rusinova in Haifa, her family is waging a dual struggle: for justice and for raising her two-month-old son. Her partner, Ali Maswada, was arrested on suspicion of murder. The family, residing in Belarus, reveals warning signs that preceded the murder and faces legal difficulties in taking the baby out of Israel.

A week after the shocking murder of Yanina Rusinova in Haifa, her family has embarked on a dual struggle: for justice for their daughter, and for raising her son, only two months old. Yanina, who immigrated to Israel alone, was allegedly murdered by her partner, Ali Maswada, who stabbed her to death with a knife. In a conversation with Gila Zukron Golan broadcast on the central edition, family members reveal warning signs: her friend Diana speaks of violence that worsened after the birth, including throwing a phone. Her mother Anna, living in Belarus, remembers Yanina wearing long clothes under a dress during a visit, feeling that her partner controlled everything. Only five days after her death did the mother learn of the murder, and she claims the police did not speak with her. Alongside grief, the family is waging a legal battle to take the baby out of Israel to Belarus. Her friends have started fundraising. The police stated that a comprehensive investigation is underway, the suspect is detained until October 7, 2026, and the family is updated through the consulate. Maswada's lawyer stated that he is cooperating and denies the allegations.