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

The State Prosecutor's Office filed charges against Avraham Hadi, 44, from Ramat Gan, accusing him of throwing bricks at the doors of News 12, Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice, as well as spray-painting threatening graffiti outside News 13's offices. The indictment, submitted to the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court by attorney Ruth Barkali Dal of the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office, alleges that Hadi acted due to his views on the judicial system and certain media outlets. Prosecutors say he aimed to damage the media offices and the Justice Ministry building, intimidate their employees, and coerce News 12 staff into apologizing for their coverage of the "Sde Teyman" affair.

According to the indictment, in late July 2025, Hadi left a threatening letter at News 12's office door, warning harm to employees, followed by throwing two bricks at the glass entrance door. Earlier that month, he allegedly threw bricks at the glass doors of News 12, Haaretz, and the Justice Ministry on four separate occasions to frighten staff. In November 2025, he spray-painted a threatening message on the wall opposite News 13's offices stating, "The blood of traitors is even more for publication." After these acts, Hadi reportedly tried to destroy evidence by discarding the clothes he wore into the trash.

The charges against Hadi include extortion by threats, threats, intentional property damage, vandalism, and obstruction of justice. The prosecution requested his detention until the conclusion of legal proceedings, citing a rapid and dangerous escalation in his behavior.

During his November 2025 interrogation, Hadi admitted to spray-painting the threatening message but later retracted his confession, claiming it was made under pressure. In a recent investigation, after being confronted with all allegations, Hadi stated, "You must help and treat me. It wasn't me, it was the demons and spirits. This is not the behavior of the real Avraham."