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Vandalism and Hate Graffiti Target Channel 12 News Studios in Tel Aviv
7/5/2026, 11:11:27 AM
Escalating Vandalism at Channel 12 News Studios
On Sunday morning the glass entrance door of Channel 12 News studios in Tel Aviv was shattered after a stone was thrown at the door, breaking the glass on a second strike. Simultaneously, hate graffiti was sprayed on the building’s exterior. Israeli police opened a criminal investigation and are reviewing security-camera footage to identify the perpetrators. No arrests have been reported.
Background of Hostile Campaigns
The vandalism follows a pattern of public hostility toward Channel 12. Over recent months, right-wing activists and government officials have displayed signs criticizing the network’s coverage of the Sde Teiman affair. Channel 14 reporters have repeatedly broadcast hostile content about Channel 12. Earlier graffiti incidents, including messages threatening journalists Guy Peleg, Raviv Drucker and Amnon Abramovich, have been documented near the studios.
Chronology of Attacks
- ~One month before the latest incident: Graffiti reading “The judicial authority: to judge or to corrupt,” “The Supreme Court is the enemy of the Jewish people,” and “Witch Gali,” signed by a group calling itself “The Felon Faction,” was sprayed on the Tel Aviv studios.
- Last month: Graffiti inciting violence against Channel 12 journalists, including “Peace to the traitors. Criminals, you will pay with the blood of your loved ones,” appeared near the offices.
- Current incident (Sunday): New graffiti stating “To the criminal police and to the channels of injustice and folly against those who labor in studying the holy Torah, I will hold you to account. You have been warned,” accompanied the smashed entrance door.
Key Actors and Groups
- Channel 12 personnel: Photographer Roei Kastro documented the damage; welfare reporter Michal Peylan posted commentary on X/Twitter.
- Opposing entities: Unnamed right-wing activists, government officials, and Channel 14 broadcasters.
- Perpetrator claimants: The graffiti bears the signature of “The Felon Faction.”
- Law enforcement: Israeli police conducting the investigation.
Official Statements & Police Investigation
Channel 12 described the act as “incitement and hatred that had crossed boundaries.” Photographer Roei Kastro posted the shattered-door image with a critical message to the government and police. The network is reviewing video evidence, and police have confirmed an active investigation but have not identified suspects.
Criticism & Opposition
Right-wing activists and certain government officials have publicly denounced Channel 12’s reporting on the Sde Teiman affair, mounting a campaign of signs and media attacks. Channel 14’s broadcasts have amplified hostile narratives, contributing to the charged environment surrounding the studio.
Impact on the Media Environment
The sequence of graffiti and physical damage has intensified concerns about the safety of journalists and the operational climate for news organizations in Israel. The incidents illustrate a tangible escalation from verbal criticism to property damage.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Thank you to our government, to the police and to everyone involved; this is what our country looks like,” — Roei Kastro, Photographer, Channel 12
- “To the criminal police and to the channels of injustice and folly against those who labor in studying the holy Torah, I will hold you to account. You have been warned.” — Graffiti text, Tel Aviv studio
- “Peace to the traitors. Criminals, you will pay with the blood of your loved ones.” — Graffiti text, previous incident
- “The Supreme Court is the enemy of the Jewish people,” — Graffiti text, earlier incident
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree that no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made. The identity of the individuals behind the stone-throwing and graffiti remains unverified, and the attribution to “The Felon Faction” rests solely on the signature present in the graffiti.
What’s Next
Police continue to analyze surveillance footage and pursue leads. Channel 12 is expected to enhance security measures at its Tel Aviv studios while monitoring further threats. The investigation’s outcome may influence public discourse on media criticism and safety.
