N12 reporter Adar Gitzis reports that the suspect arrested for throwing a stone at N12's Tel Aviv entrance and leaving a death threat letter was previously arrested on suspicion of spraying the graffiti 'blood of traitors still for publication' near Channel 13's offices in Ramat HaChayil. The suspect's name remains under a gag order.
Tonight, N12 reporter Adar Gitzis reported that the suspect arrested earlier this week for smashing the N12 entrance door in Tel Aviv with a stone and leaving a death threat letter was previously arrested on suspicion of spraying a graffiti death threat near Channel 13's offices in Ramat HaChayil. According to Gitzis, the graffiti read 'blood of traitors still for publication.' The new detail was revealed despite a gag order on the investigation.
On Tuesday afternoon, July 28, Israeli police arrested a Ramat Gan resident in his 40s after he allegedly smashed the N12 entrance with a stone and left a death threat letter. The investigation involved the Shin Bet, and police released footage of the arrest. The suspect's name has not been officially released. Earlier reports from i24NEWS on Tuesday had noted a prior arrest for graffiti at Reshet 13, but tonight's reporting by N12's Gitzis specified the exact wording and location.
The suspect's prior arrest targeted another major Israeli news outlet, Channel 13, reinforcing the pattern of threats against media organizations, as The Zioneer has reported on the broader context of such incidents.
The suspect's identity remains under a gag order, and the motive for the attacks has not been officially confirmed. The investigation continues.
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