Suspicion of rape of young women in Afula: main suspect released

The main suspect in the rape case of 15-year-old girls in Afula was released from custody after nearly a month. He denied the allegations, claiming the girls presented themselves as 17 and that he had consensual sex with one of them. His lawyer stated, "Truth and justice have prevailed."

The main suspect in the rape case of the girls in Afula was released from custody after nearly a month. He was arrested along with two minors on suspicion of raping three 15-year-old girls in a guest apartment in the city. During the investigation, the suspect denied the allegations, claiming he had consensual sex with only one of the complainants and that the girls presented themselves as 17. He also said he received friendly text messages from the girl after the encounter, as proof of his innocence. His lawyer, Karin Lagetivi, stated, "Truth and justice have prevailed," and that her client was released after an intensive investigation and extensive media coverage. The case made headlines, and the release marks a significant development in the investigation.