Man Indicted for Vandalizing Israeli Media and Justice Ministry Offices Amid Ideological Motives

The Israeli State Prosecutor's Office filed charges against Avraham Hadi, 44, from Ramat Gan, for vandalizing the offices of Channel 12 News, Haaretz newspaper, and the Ministry of Justice in Tel Aviv. The indictment, submitted on August 12, 2026, details that Hadi smashed the glass door of Channel 12's offices and threw bricks at the entrances of these institutions. He also spray-painted a threatening message on the wall opposite Channel 13's offices in November 2025.

According to the indictment, Hadi acted based on ideological opposition to the judicial system and certain media outlets. He threatened and extorted Channel 12 employees to force apologies related to coverage of the "Sde Teyman" affair. In late July 2026, he left a threatening note at Channel 12's entrance and threw bricks at their glass door. Earlier that month, he committed similar acts at Haaretz and the Justice Ministry to intimidate staff.

The indictment accuses Hadi of extortion by threats, threats, intentional property damage, defacement of real estate, and obstruction of justice. After the attacks, he attempted to destroy evidence by discarding his clothes. The prosecution requested his detention until the conclusion of legal proceedings, warning that his actions indicate a rapid and dangerous escalation.