Indictment to Be Filed Against Suspect in Throwing Brick at Channel 12 News

The prosecution announced that an indictment will be filed against Avraham Hadi, a resident of Ramat Gan in his 40s, suspected of smashing the entrance door of Channel 12 News and involvement in five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. His detention was extended by four days, and the Shin Bet joined the investigation. Hadi left a threatening letter stating: "Next time the brick will be aimed at one of your heads."

The prosecution announced this morning (Sunday) that an indictment will be filed against Avraham Hadi, suspected of smashing the entrance door of Channel 12 News and other media outlets. His detention was extended by four days, and the prosecution is expected to request an extension until the end of proceedings. Hadi is suspected of involvement in five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats against several media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. During July of this year, damage was caused to the entrances of buildings housing the offices of Channel 12 News, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Ministry of Justice building. According to the suspicion, on July 28, Hadi threw a stone at the building of Channel 12 News in Tel Aviv, smashed the entrance door, and left a threatening letter stating, among other things, "Next time the brick will be aimed at one of your heads" and "In the end, someone will die." Following the series of incidents, the Shin Bet joined the investigation alongside the Tel Aviv Central Unit. As the investigation progressed, police investigators managed to identify Hadi, a resident of Ramat Gan in his 40s, and trace his steps using technological means and covert operations. On July 30, the suspect was arrested and a search was conducted at his home, during which clothing items and additional findings linking him to the alleged offenses were seized. Hadi was known to the police from previous incidents, including an arrest on suspicion of spraying graffiti in front of Channel 13 offices and suspicion of spraying graffiti on public buildings in Tel Aviv. Additionally, a separate case is pending against him for an alleged assault at a law firm in Bnei Brak. The incidents led to condemnations from both right and left. President Isaac Herzog spoke with Police Commissioner Danny Levy and emphasized that it is unacceptable to accept a reality where violence is used to intimidate and silence voices. The Police Commissioner announced he would hold an urgent discussion on the matter. Channel 12 News warned: "The blood of Channel 12 journalists is not free" and called on the government to cease inciting attacks. The Journalists' Organization stated that the case is evidence of a serious deterioration in the treatment of journalists.