Serial Sex Offender Arrested in Tel Aviv After Victim's Phone Reveals Evidence

Police in Tel Aviv have arrested Adam Yassin, a 42-year-old serial sexual offender from East Jerusalem, suspected of attacking a young local resident. The investigation suggests the crime occurred while Yassin was supposed to be under strict supervision by the "Tzur" special unit, which monitors released sex offenders and rapists. According to case materials, Yassin stalked his victim from a nightclub to her apartment, entered, and assaulted her in the bedroom before fleeing with her keys. Two weeks later, on October 27, election day, Yassin used the stolen keys to re-enter the apartment and attempted further indecent acts, recording himself on his phone. The victim had reported the initial assault to Jaffa police on October 12, leading to an investigation that culminated in his apprehension during the second intrusion. Yassin has a history of convictions, including for indecent acts against a child in 2006, assaulting a patient at Shaare Zedek hospital in 2012, and attacking a minor in 2022. Despite court orders and constant surveillance, he repeatedly violated release conditions, using drugs and alcohol. Evidence confirming new criminal activity was found on his phone during his arrest. The Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office intends to indict Yassin, and his detention has been extended until November 12 for the preparation of the final indictment.