Masked Man Smashes Glass Doors at Channel 12 News Building in Tel Aviv

In the early hours of Sunday, an unidentified masked individual arrived at the Channel 12 news building located at 5 HaHaskala Street in Tel Aviv. The suspect threw bricks at the glass entrance doors, shattering them before fleeing the scene. Police responded promptly and have launched an investigation on suspicion of property damage, but no arrests have been made and the perpetrator's identity remains unknown.

Security footage shows the suspect approaching the building with a covered face, holding two bricks and hurling them one after another at the entrance doors. This incident follows a recent case from a few weeks ago, when graffiti threatening violence was sprayed near the Channel 12 studios. That case is also under investigation, but the suspect has not been identified.

Similar attacks against media outlets have occurred in the past, including a November 2025 graffiti incident at the Reshet 13 building in Tel Aviv, which also prompted a police inquiry. Authorities are now trying to determine whether the latest attack is an isolated act of vandalism or part of a broader attempt to intimidate the media.

Channel 12 issued a statement condemning the violence and calling on the Israeli government and Communications Minister to stop inciting hostility against free press. They urged the police to act swiftly to prevent further dangerous violence. The investigation continues as police seek to identify and apprehend the suspect.