Caucasian mafia head Yanis Yushayev killed in shooting at Caesarea gas station

Yanis Yushayev, identified as the head of the Caucasian mafia, was fatally shot at a gas station in Caesarea on Sunday. Video footage shows an assailant approaching Yushayev from behind and shooting him in the head as he exited a restaurant. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. Coastal District police are investigating the killing, with a helicopter deployed to search for the unidentified suspect. Yushayev was known for his connections in the criminal underworld, including Patrick Krasnopolsky, described as his "right-hand man," and Osher Shmilov. Police believe Yushayev had a significant alliance with Eli and Matan Arbiv, who reportedly controlled organized crime in the Hadera area, operating a joint criminal group across Hadera, Or Akiva, Caesarea, and parts of the Sharon region.