A major development in Yerushalayim has left the chareidi community shaken: A kollel yungerman, a father of ten young children, has been held in Shin Bet custody for over two days on suspicion of endangering state security—without legal representation and without being informed of the specific charges against him.
According to close family members, who spoke to Kikar HaShabbat, the avreich, who runs a Torah hotline called “Sod HaChashmal,” was arrested at his home by Shin Bet agents two days ago. He has since been held in a detention facility and subjected to continuous interrogation.
The hotline he operates blends Torah teachings rooted in kabbalah with updates and political commentary. Relatives say he would regularly share spiritual interpretations of current events and even speculative predictions, such as, “Israel is about to strike in Yemen or Iran,” presenting them as personal forecasts inspired by his beliefs. “But no one seriously thought he was receiving classified briefings or anything of the sort,” they insisted.
The family says they have yet to be informed of the nature of the allegations against him, beyond a vague reference to “a matter of national security.” The prosecution, they claim, has declined to disclose the details of the investigation or allow the detainee access to a lawyer.
Despite repeated appeals, Shin Bet has refused to permit him to meet with an attorney. According to the family, the agency has also denied him basic items, including tefillin, a siddur, a Tehillim, and even food and hygiene supplies.
A court hearing was held yesterday following an appeal filed by the family regarding his detention. The judge rejected the appeal and extended his remand until next Monday. The family expressed outrage that even the court did not intervene to provide him basic religious or personal accommodations.
At this time, the Shin Bet has not issued a public comment.
{Matzav.com Israel}