Modi’in Illit man indicted over alleged sexual offense against 12-year-old girl

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Crime in IsraelThe 33-year-old allegedly drove to a nearby forest with the girl in the car, where he stopped the vehicle in daylight, exposed himself, and demanded that the girl perform a sexual act.Follow us on GoogleIllustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022. (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 13:51A 33-year-old Modi’in Illit man was indicted in the Central District Court on Tuesday for allegedly committing an indecent act against a girl of approximately 12 after offering her a ride and driving her to a nearby forest.The prosecution also asked the court to keep the defendant, Meir Hammami, in custody until the criminal proceedings against him are completed.According to the indictment, Hammami encountered the girl while she was crossing at a pedestrian crossing near the entrance to Modi’in Illit. The two did not know one another.Prosecutors allege that Hammami offered her a ride and, after she entered his vehicle, began asking questions about her and her family.He then allegedly diverted from the route and drove to a nearby forest, where he stopped the vehicle in daylight, exposed himself, and demanded that the girl perform a sexual act. An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested. (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)According to the indictment, the girl began crying and pleaded with Hammami to leave because she was late. He then drove her home.Hammami charged with count of indecent act against a minorThe indictment charges Hammami with one count of committing an indecent act against a minor.The prosecution’s separate detention request will determine whether Hammami remains in custody while the case proceeds.Follow us on Google