The office of the former chief rabbi, Rav Yitzchok Yosef, released an unusual public statement following a wave of rumors and false reports circulating online regarding the Rav’s health condition.

In the statement, the Rav’s office clarified that Rav Yosef’s condition is “completely stable” and stressed that there is no cause for concern.

According to the announcement, the Rishon Letzion underwent a brief and simple procedural medical treatment that had been scheduled well in advance and did not involve any significant risk. The statement added that the Rav is expected to return home following the procedure.

Officials in Rav Yosef’s office also criticized the spread of unverified reports on social media, saying that “it is regrettable that irresponsible publications were circulated.”

{Matzav.com}