Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets

Prosecutors have signaled their intent to indict a man from Ramat Gan on suspicion of involvement in multiple property damage incidents and extortion attempts targeting Israeli media organizations and the Justice Ministry. The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on July 30 following an investigation that linked him to attacks on buildings housing Channel 12, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Justice Ministry.

Police reported that bricks were thrown at entrance doors during these incidents. Investigators suspect the attacks were intended to intimidate media outlets and influence their reporting. The most recent publicly known incident occurred on July 28, when a masked individual hurled two bricks at the glass entrance of Channel 12's Tel Aviv offices, shattering the doors.

A threatening letter was discovered near the Channel 12 offices, demanding an apology regarding the Sde Teiman affair and warning of further violence. "Until you apologize over the Sde Teiman affair, I am not stopping," the letter stated, adding that the next brick would target a Channel 12 employee's head and that "someone will end up dead."

Police believe the suspect left this threatening letter. The July 28 attack was the second time Channel 12's entrance had been damaged that month; a similar incident occurred on July 5. The entrance to Haaretz's Tel Aviv offices was also targeted on July 8, with bricks smashing a glass door. The police statement also linked the investigation to damage at buildings housing Israel Hayom and the Justice Ministry.

Investigators identified the suspect through technological means and undercover work before his arrest. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors moving towards an indictment.

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Until you apologize over the Sde Teiman affair, I am not stopping. The next brick will be directed at the head of a Channel 12 employee and someone will end up dead.