Two Young Men Indicted for Throwing Grenade at Japnika Restaurant in Kiryat Ono

The State Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against 22-year-old Netanel Avodi and 18-year-old Nehorai Chabaz from Bat Yam for throwing a grenade at the Japnika restaurant in Kiryat Ono about a month ago. According to the indictment submitted to the Tel Aviv District Court by Attorney Tamar Teitelbaum, the two conspired to throw a grenade at the restaurant. They equipped themselves with electric bicycles and a grenade and arrived at the restaurant late at night when one employee was inside and two others nearby. Avodi and Chabaz repeatedly threw the grenade at the restaurant until it exploded, causing damage to the restaurant and nearby shops, before fleeing the scene. The indictment accuses them of aggravated assault, damage using explosives, and carrying and transporting weapons jointly. Additionally, Avodi is charged with obstruction of justice. The prosecution has requested their detention until the conclusion of legal proceedings, citing their lack of remorse, boldness, and determination as demonstrated by repeatedly throwing the grenade at the restaurant window where an employee was present. Their conduct during the investigation, including initial lies and subsequent silence, further increases their perceived danger, with the motive for their actions remaining unclear.