"The fact that his son was in the car will change everything": The underworld awaits Bar Muha's revenge

An assassination attempt in Jerusalem has brought Yitzhak Bar Muha, former head of the Jerusalem mafia, back into the police spotlight. A retired senior official warns that after he recovers, Bar Muha may seek revenge, especially given that his 13-year-old son was in the car during the explosion. Investigators are examining whether the background to the attempt stems from conflicts in Jerusalem or the center.

An assassination attempt in Jerusalem, in which an explosive device was attached to the car of Yitzhak Bar Muha, has brought the figure well-known to police back into the spotlight. Bar Muha, once considered the head of the Jerusalem mafia, previously served about 13 years in prison. A retired senior police official familiar with his activities explains that despite his status, Bar Muha is not among the heads of national crime organizations. According to the official, the fact that his 13-year-old son was in the car during the explosion could be a significant factor leading him to seek revenge after he recovers. Investigators are examining whether the background to the attempt lies in conflicts from Jerusalem or the center, where Bar Muha moved to live in Yavne. In the center, he became embroiled in conflicts, including a dispute with Odeh Kotier, who was once his ally. The official emphasizes that Kotier should not be directly linked to the incident, but points to some of the open conflicts. The assassination attempt comes about six months after Bar Muha returned to Jerusalem, and the Israel Police will need to examine the full map of conflicts he has accumulated.

"The fact that his son was in the car will change everything": The underworld awaits Bar Muha's revenge