Haredi School Teacher from Safed Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Offenses Against Minors
A 65-year-old Haredi teacher from Safed has been arrested following multiple complaints. Northern District Police are appealing to the public for information to locate additional potential victims.
The Israel Police cleared for publication on Sunday that a 65-year-old Haredi school teacher from Tzfat (Safed) has been arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against minors. The Northern District Police, currently investigating the case, is appealing to the public to locate additional potential victims.
The intensive investigation was launched following complaints filed by several victims against the suspect, who is employed as a teacher at a school in the city of Safed.
The suspect was arrested several days ago, on May 19, 2026. Since his arrest, he has been brought before the Safed Magistrate's Court multiple times, where his detention was extended periodically for investigative purposes. Currently, the suspect’s detention is extended until Monday, while police continue to gather additional evidence.
The police have appealed to the wider public, requesting that anyone who believes they fell victim to the suspect's actions, or who possesses relevant information regarding similar incidents, report immediately to the nearest police station to file an official complaint. Police emphasize that this is a sensitive and complex investigation, and cooperation from potential additional victims is critical to establishing the full picture of what happened.
Law enforcement authorities clarify that there is a strict gag order on publishing any details that could lead to the identification of the victims in this case, in order to protect their privacy and safety. The investigation is ongoing.