On Monday, the Central District Court in Israel ruled to extend the detention of 16 minors arrested in connection with the murder of Yemano Zalka, a 21-year-old who was fatally attacked during Independence Day celebrations in Petah Tikva on April 22. The court's decision followed a hearing where the State Attorney's request to keep the minors detained was approved, rejecting defense attorneys' appeals for early release. The incident began when Zalka intervened during a disruption caused by a group of teenagers at a local Pizza Hut. After Zalka finished his shift, the same group ambushed him outside, leading to a brutal assault that resulted in critical injuries. Zalka succumbed to his wounds two days later, igniting widespread protests and public outcry regarding the increasing prevalence of youth violence and crime in Israel. The State Attorney's Office is expected to file formal charges against the minors soon, as they remain incarcerated pending further legal proceedings.