Suspicion Strengthened: New Evidence Against Suspect in Attack on News 12 Office
Avraham Hadi's detention has been extended by three additional days. Hadi is suspected of a series of offenses including extortion, threats, obstruction of justice, and intentional damage to property.
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court extended the detention of Avraham Hadi by three additional days on Monday. Hadi is suspected of a series of offenses, including extortion, threats, obstruction of justice, and intentional damage to property. This marks the second extension of his detention since his arrest as part of an investigation by the Tel Aviv Central Unit into attacks and threats against media outlets.
Hadi, a 40-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, is suspected of throwing stones at the entrance of the News 12 offices in Tel Aviv and leaving a threatening letter at the scene.
The letter stated, among other things:
"Until you apologize for the Sde Teiman affair, I will not stop. Next time the brick will be aimed at one of your heads... It's a pity because in the end someone will die."
Hadi, who denies any connection to the incident, is also suspected of smashing the door of the Haaretz offices and involvement in other incidents targeting media outlets and public figures. He was previously arrested on suspicion of spraying threatening graffiti near the News 13 offices.
During the hearing, police stated that since the previous extension, numerous investigative actions had been carried out, including over the weekend, yielding new evidence that strengthens the case against Hadi. Investigators argued that the suspect’s actions have escalated from property damage to stone-throwing, threats, and extortion. They emphasized that there is a real danger and a significant risk of obstruction of justice should he be released.
Defense attorney Eran Amrani requested that Hadi be released to house arrest at his parents' home, arguing that the investigation could proceed even with alternative measures.
Judge Yaron Gat ruled that the reasonable suspicion against Hadi has strengthened following the recent investigative actions. He noted that concrete evidence points to a fear of obstruction, necessitating the suspect's continued detention.
