Court Orders Electronic Monitoring for Man Accused of Vandalism Against Media Outlets

A Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of Avraham Hadi, who is accused of vandalism and threats against media organizations, to house arrest under electronic monitoring until the end of legal proceedings against him. The decision came nearly two months after Hadi's arrest and contrary to the prosecution's objection, which argued against the alternative measure. The state noted that the probation service did not recommend electronic monitoring and raised doubts about its suitability.

Despite the prosecution's opposition, the court determined that Hadi's "dangerousness can be mitigated" through electronic surveillance and stipulated conditions. However, Hadi's release is delayed until Friday to allow the prosecution to file an appeal.

Hadi, 44, from Ramat Gan, faces charges including extortion, threats, willful damage, and property desecration. The indictment alleges that in July, he threw bricks at the doors of Channel 12, the newspaper Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice. He is also accused of spraying a threatening message outside the offices of Channel 13.

According to the indictment, Hadi threw bricks at glass doors in July to intimidate employees. One incident captured on camera showed a masked individual smashing Haaretz's entrance with bricks. Later that month, he allegedly left a threatening letter at Channel 12, stating, "Until you apologize for the Yemen Field affair, I will not stop," before throwing two bricks at the glass door. The letter also contained a threat that the next brick would be aimed at an employee.

An earlier incident in November 2025 involved Hadi allegedly spraying "The blood of traitors is even more for publication" outside Channel 13's offices. While he initially confessed to this act during questioning, he later recanted, claiming it was under duress. Hadi denied the charges during his investigation, attributing his actions to "demons and spirits."