JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Dozens of Haredi protesters arrived this evening at the home of Noam Sohlberg, a Supreme Court justice, in the settlement of  Alon Shvut, and allegedly smashed windows, damaged the entrance to the house, and broke flowerpots and planters.

The protesters gathered near Solberg’s home to protest what they described as his directive to increase the arrest of draft evaders. The local emergency response team was called out to help protect the judge’s home.

According to a report by Ynet, the protesters later boarded a bus and attempted to leave the area. Large police forces that arrived at the scene stopped the bus carrying the protesters.

The Israeli judiciary issued the following statement: “We view with great severity the violent demonstration near the home of the Deputy President of the Supreme Court. This is a serious and unacceptable incident that exceeds the boundaries of legitimate protest and constitutes an attempt to undermine the sense of security of judicial officeholders and their family members.

The judiciary will not hesitate to use all means at its disposal, in cooperation with law enforcement and security authorities, to ensure the safety and security of judges. Attempts to pressure, intimidate, or deter judges will not affect the fulfillment of their duties. Israel’s judges will continue to perform their work professionally, independently, and without fear, in accordance with the law and their duty to the public.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin said: “The severe violence at the home of Deputy President Noam Solberg is serious and deserves unequivocal condemnation.

I hope that this time the law enforcement authorities will fulfill their duty by bringing those responsible to justice and eradicating violence. The person who said that there is no effective protest without disrupting public order, and who gave legitimacy to the severe violence and refusal to serve by left-wing protesters, also bears direct responsibility for the violence now raging.

I stand with Deputy President Solberg and his family during these difficult hours and call on everyone to refrain from any violence, which has no place and cannot be accepted.”

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated: “The freedom to protest is a fundamental right, but it does not include the freedom of anarchy. I strongly condemn the small extremist group that threw stones, acted violently, and disturbed public order outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.

This is not the way of the Torah, nor is it the way of a democratic state. Protest—yes; violence—absolutely not.

I expect the Israel Police to act decisively and prosecute the rioters to the fullest extent of the law.”

Senior figures in the Jerusalem Faction denied any connection to the incident and strongly condemned it.

The officials stated that they were not involved in the attack on the home of Noam Sohlberg in Alon Shvut, saying: “We have no connection to tonight’s events. We would never do such a thing.”