Criminal8/30/2026

Son of Crime Organization Head Charged in Connection with Hand Grenades

The Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against Ahmad Hariri and two other men in a case involving the alleged transfer of two fragmentation hand grenades. The three were charged with unlawful possession and carrying of a weapon, as well as conspiracy to commit a felony.

Key facts

•Defendants: Ahmad Hariri, Yakir Mimoni, and Robert Abdilov
•Court: Tel Aviv District Court
•Alleged transfer: August 4
•Items seized: four fragmentation hand grenades and two pistols
•Charges: possession and carrying of a weapon, and conspiracy to commit a felony
•Their detention until the conclusion of the proceedings was requested

Who Are the Defendants?

The indictment was filed with the Tel Aviv District Court against Ahmad Hariri, 21, of Umm al-Fahm and the son of the head of the Hariri crime organization; Yakir Mimoni, 36, of Kiryat Ono; and Robert Abdilov, 35, of Tel Aviv. According to the indictment, they agreed to transfer two fragmentation hand grenades from Hariri to Mimoni via Abdilov.

How the Alleged Transfer Was Carried Out

According to the indictment, on August 4 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Mimoni met Abdilov on Mekor Haim Street in Tel Aviv and gave him a SIM card to contact Hariri. At approximately 9:00 p.m., Abdilov met Hariri in the Ar'ara area, and the prosecution alleges that he received two hand grenades from him. On his way to central Israel, police stopped Abdilov on Highway 6 and found the two grenades in his possession.

Additional Weapons

On August 16 at approximately 6:00 a.m., police searched a laundromat adjacent to the apartment where Mimoni was staying in Tel Aviv. According to the indictment materials, two semiautomatic pistols, ammunition magazines, ammunition, and two additional fragmentation hand grenades were found there. Mimoni was charged with an additional offense of possessing these items; Hariri was arrested on August 19.

What Did the Court Decide?

Alongside the filing of the indictment, the prosecution requested that all three remain in custody until the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The source does not state whether the court considered the request or what it decided. At this stage, the court has not yet found the defendants guilty.

What this means for you

The filing of an indictment marks the beginning of criminal proceedings, not a conviction of the defendants. A request for detention until the conclusion of proceedings is considered separately: the source states only that it was filed, without mentioning a court decision. Likewise, reference to other incidents under investigation does not in itself indicate that the three were charged with involvement in them.

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