The prosecution filed an indictment on Thursday in the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court against Elad Tzabari, 41, of Kiryat Bialik, accusing him of repeatedly violating a court-ordered supervision regime imposed following his conviction for serious sex offenses.
According to the indictment, submitted by attorney Tal Selagnik, Tzabari is charged with multiple counts of breaching a supervision order. The prosecution requested that he be remanded in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings, citing a high level of danger to the public.
The supervision order was first imposed in 2017 after Tzabari completed a prison sentence for a series of serious sexual offenses committed between 2011 and 2014.
The order, which has been extended several times over the years, remains in effect until February 2026 and includes strict conditions designed to limit contact with minors, restrict internet use, and prohibit the possession of certain materials.
Despite those conditions, the indictment alleges that, over several months in late 2025, Tzabari repeatedly violated the order in multiple ways, including the unauthorized use of internet-enabled devices, activity on social media platforms, and other conduct expressly prohibited under the supervision framework.
Prosecutors emphasized that the alleged violations occurred despite Tzabari’s clear awareness of the restrictions imposed on him.
Prosecution asks for Tzabari's detention
In a separate request accompanying the indictment, the prosecution asked the court to order Tzabari’s detention until the end of the proceedings, arguing that prior enforcement measures - including imprisonment and extended supervision - failed to deter him from continued violations.
The request states that his conduct demonstrates an ongoing and concrete risk, particularly to minors, both in physical public spaces and online.
The state further noted that professional risk assessments conducted in recent years have consistently classified Tzabari as posing a high risk, and that prior court decisions extending the supervision order cited concerns regarding his ability to control his behavior and comply with legal boundaries.
Tzabari was arrested on January 1, 2026, and his detention has been extended periodically since then. The prosecution argued that no alternative measures could adequately mitigate the risk he allegedly poses, asserting that only continued detention would ensure public safety.