Just days after the violent protest outside the home of Israeli Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Sohlberg in Alon Shvut, HaRav Tuvia Halevi Shulzinger, one of the rabbanim of Peleg Yerushalmi, has reportedly called on local rabbanim not to honor the judge in shul.

In a sharply worded letter sent last Thursday to rabbanim in Alon Shvut, Rav Shulzinger reportedly referred to Solberg as a “Morid B’Malchus Shomayim” and wrote that he should not receive any kibbudim in shul, including an aliyah to the Torah.

The letter comes amid the ongoing battle over the arrests of yeshiva bochurim and follows recent legal actions associated with increased enforcement against those who have not reported for military service.

The controversy follows a serious incident near Sohlberg’s home in Alon Shvut, where dozens of protesters reportedly smashed windows, damaged the entrance to the residence, and destroyed flower pots and planters. The Gush Etzion emergency response team was dispatched to secure the area and protect the family.

Peleg Yerushalmi has denied any involvement in the violence, but sources familiar with the struggle against the arrests of yeshiva bochurim said the letter underscores that the campaign is far from over.

“Very dramatic days lie ahead,” one source said. “The battle will only intensify if the authorities do not leave the bochurim of Klal Yisroel alone.”

Following the incident, Israel’s Judicial Authority strongly condemned the demonstration, calling it a grave and unacceptable act that crossed the boundaries of legitimate protest and sought to intimidate members of the judiciary and their families.

The Judicial Authority stressed that attempts to pressure or frighten judges would not impact their fulfillment of their duties and said law enforcement agencies would continue working to ensure their safety.

Meanwhile, a Jerusalem court on Sunday extended the detention of 52 suspects arrested in connection with the riot and vandalism at Solberg’s home by four additional days, until June 10.

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