Israeli Police Strengthen Case Against Abraham Hadi for Stone-Throwing at News 12 Building

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court extended the detention of Abraham Hadi for the second time on Monday, as he remains the prime suspect in a series of attacks involving stone-throwing at the News 12 newsroom building and leaving threatening letters at the site. During the hearing, police revealed new investigative materials that reportedly strengthen the suspicion against Hadi, who continues to exercise his right to remain silent during questioning.

Police attorney Batel Aloni stated that Hadi is suspected of multiple offenses including extortion by threats, threats, obstruction of justice, intentional property damage, and vandalism of real estate. In addition to throwing stones at the News 12 building and leaving threatening letters, Hadi is also suspected of spray-painting threatening graffiti outside the News 13 offices.

The investigation began following a series of attacks targeting media outlets, including stone-throwing incidents at the News 12 and Haaretz buildings, with glass doors at News 12 being smashed twice within less than a month. Due to the severity of the attacks, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) joined the investigation, which is being conducted jointly with the Dan District Crime Fighting Unit in Tel Aviv.

Judge Yaron Gat ruled there is reasonable suspicion linking Hadi to the alleged offenses and ordered his detention extended until August 5, citing concerns about potential interference with the investigation and public safety. The police invoked Section 27a of the Copyright Law in their request to extend the detention, emphasizing the ongoing risk posed by Hadi.