Man Charged for Threatening Israeli Media and Justice Ministry with Vandalism and Intimidation

The Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office filed charges on Wednesday against Avraham Hadi, a resident of Ramat Gan, for a series of attacks targeting Israeli media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. Hadi is accused of spraying graffiti outside Channel 13's building and throwing stones at the offices of Channel 12, the newspaper Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice in Tel Aviv. The indictment includes seven counts such as extortion by threats, intentional damage, property vandalism, and obstruction of justice, with incidents dating back to November 2025.

According to the prosecution, Hadi's actions were motivated by his views on the judicial system and the media. The latest incident involved a threatening letter left at Channel 12's offices demanding an apology related to the "Sde Teyman" affair, accompanied by stone-throwing that shattered glass doors. The letter warned that future attacks would target individuals and cautioned the recipients to take the threat seriously.

The indictment details multiple early-morning attacks where Hadi, often masked and wearing gloves, threw bricks at the entrances of these institutions, causing property damage and aiming to intimidate staff. In one instance, he admitted to spraying graffiti that read "The blood of traitors will still be published." Additionally, Hadi allegedly disposed of clothing worn during the attacks to obstruct judicial proceedings.

The prosecution requested Hadi's detention until the end of legal proceedings, citing security footage from the crime scenes and his residence, where matching clothing was found. Hadi initially confessed to the graffiti but later retracted his confession, claiming it was made under pressure. The case highlights ongoing tensions between certain individuals and Israeli media and judicial institutions.