'This was not a demonstration, it was a pogrom,' says Council leader, Sohlberg's friend Moskowitz

Tomer Moskowitz, head of the Tzur Hadassah local council and a friend of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, condemned the ultra-Orthodox protest outside Sohlberg's home, labeling it a "pogrom" rather than a legitimate demonstration. Moskowitz recounted hearing loud shouting and realizing rioters were present, subsequently staying with the Sohlberg family until late at night.

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anyone could feel their life in danger in a situation like this, and it could have ended completely differently.

Moskowitz described the fear felt by the residents, noting that dozens of people attacked the house and banged forcefully on the door. He stated that anyone present could have felt their life was in danger, suggesting the situation could have ended much worse if the rioters had gained entry. Sohlberg's wife, Meira, reportedly locked the doors and shutters for protection.

The incident has highlighted concerns regarding the security of Supreme Court judges. Moskowitz revealed that Justice Sohlberg had no assigned security guards and that his home lacked security cameras, indicating a perceived lack of need for physical protection until this event. He stated that police now need to conduct a threat assessment.

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wasn't a demonstration, it was a pogrom.

Senior Israel Police Superintendent Chaim Taieb told 103FM that the police are treating the event as a "serious criminal event with real intent to harm," not a typical protest. Moskowitz also criticized those, particularly right-wing figures, who have sided with the protesters, many of whom oppose Sohlberg's decision to allow the Red Cross to visit terrorist security prisoners in Israeli prisons. Moskowitz clarified Sohlberg's position, suggesting the government had ample time to change its own established procedures.

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serious criminal event with real intent to harm.