Anti Expulsion Rabbi Arrested for Speech Crimes
17:58 Dec 11, '06 / 20 Kislev 5767

(IsraelNN.com) Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, founder and head of The Temple Institute in Jerusalem, was arrested by Israel Police Thursday and taken into custody for investigation on the background of the outspoken stand the rabbi has taken against the government actions in regards to the Gush Katif disengagement of two summers ago, and those who actively participated in it.

"This outrageous abuse of Rabbi Ariel's basic right to express himself in accordance with his beliefs is no more than the fruit of relentless political harassment against all citizens of the State of Israel who speak forthrightly against government policies directed toward the uprooting of Jews in the land of Israel," said Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Temple Institute.

"We encourage all our friends and supporters, and all to whom the future of the Jewish nation in the land of Israel is dear to their hearts, to express your outrage. Please send a fax of protest to Public Security Minister Avi Dichter: +972-2-530-8039," Rabbi Richman added.