Grenade Attack Targets Another Japnika Branch Owned by Barak Abramov in Hadera

Barak Abramov, owner of the Japnika chain, is facing another violent attack on one of his branches as a grenade was thrown at a Japnika location under construction in Hadera on August 2, 2026. The police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for this latest incident. This attack follows a series of assaults on Japnika branches across Israel, including in Afula, Netanya, Kiryat Ono, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, and Herzliya, which involved grenade attacks, explosives, shootings, and arson attempts.

Authorities suspect these attacks stem from a criminal feud between the Motzali and Jarushi families. The attacks appear to target Abramov's businesses specifically, and investigators are examining whether the recent grenade attack in Hadera is connected to this ongoing criminal dispute. Meanwhile, Barak Abramov is also managing his role with Beitar Jerusalem as the 2026/27 season begins, adding to the complexity of his current challenges.