Man Charged for Throwing Bricks and Threatening Staff at Israeli Media and Justice Ministry Offices

The Israeli State Prosecutor's Office filed a serious indictment on Wednesday against Abraham Hadi, 44, from Ramat Gan, accusing him of throwing bricks at the offices of Channel 12 News, the Haaretz newspaper, and the Ministry of Justice. The indictment was submitted to the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, with prosecutors requesting his detention until the conclusion of legal proceedings. According to the indictment, prepared by Attorney Ruth Barkali Dal from the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office, Hadi's actions were motivated by his views on the judicial system and certain media outlets. He allegedly aimed to damage property, intimidate employees, and threaten them. Prosecutors claim Hadi also attempted to extort Channel 12 employees by threatening them to force apologies related to the Sde Teyman affair.

The indictment details multiple incidents in July 2026, including leaving a threatening letter outside Channel 12's offices and throwing two bricks at the glass entrance door. This was not an isolated event; Hadi reportedly threw bricks at the glass doors of Channel 12, Haaretz, and the Justice Ministry on four other occasions during the same month. Prosecutors argue these acts were intended to frighten staff members. Additionally, in November 2025, Hadi allegedly sprayed a threatening graffiti message on a wall opposite Channel 13's offices, stating, "The blood of traitors is even more for publication."

After committing these offenses, Hadi is accused of attempting to destroy evidence by discarding the clothes he wore during the attacks. The indictment charges him with extortion by threats, threats, intentional property damage, vandalism, and obstruction of justice. The prosecution emphasized the rapid and dangerous escalation of his actions in their request for his continued detention.