Court Orders Release of Security Coordinator to House Arrest

A judge has ordered the release of a security coordinator from the Samaria region, who was arrested by the Shin Bet, to house arrest for seven days. Judge Dan Bauman rejected the prosecution's request to extend the detention for an additional eight days, stating he saw no reason for continued detention in a Shin Bet facility. However, the prosecution announced its intention to request a delay in the execution of the decision, meaning the coordinator's actual release is pending.

Attorney Nati Rom of the Honenu organization, representing the detainee, welcomed the decision and criticized the detention conditions, describing them as "harsh dungeon conditions." Rom stated that his client, a bereaved brother who served extensively in combat and rescue operations, had difficulty understanding the severity of the investigative measures against him. He added that his client was held in a small cell and denied meetings with his lawyers.

Member of Knesset Limor Son Har Melech of the Otzma Yehudit party also praised the ruling, emphasizing that the court found no justification for continued detention. She called for the immediate release of the individual, whom she described as a "hero of Israel" who dedicated his life to protecting the people and residents of Samaria. She stressed that he should be at home with his family, not behind bars.

Dozens of security coordinators and reservist friends of the detainee attended the hearing to show support. The detainee's wife was also present. The prosecution's planned appeal means the final decision on his release has yet to be made.