The network in shock: Abulafia branches in Tel Aviv and Jaffa received a closure order

The Israel Police issued a 30-day administrative closure order for Abulafia branches in Tel Aviv and Jaffa, after five illegal residents were found working at the Jaffa branch. In a separate incident, 13 illegal residents were arrested during an operation on Lohamei Herut Israel Street in Tel Aviv.

The Israel Police issued a 30-day administrative closure order for Abulafia branches in Tel Aviv and Jaffa, following an inspection at the Jaffa branch where five illegal residents were found, suspected of working there. The Tel Aviv District Commander signed the order, which will take effect from November 10 to December 9, 2026. The police stated they will continue to act against the employment, transportation, and housing of illegal residents. In a separate incident last night, officers from the Tel Aviv South station, together with Border Police fighters, arrested 13 illegal residents, including a minibus driver and 12 passengers, residents of Hebron and Fajjar, during an operation on Lohamei Herut Israel Street in Tel Aviv. All suspects were arrested and transferred for investigation. The minibus driver is being investigated on suspicion of illegal stay and transporting illegal residents. The police are expected to bring the driver and three of the passengers to court for a hearing on extending their detention.