Statement by Rabbi David Bar-Hayim

The following is a statement made by Machon Shilo’s Rabbi David Bar-Hayim today, 12 Heshwan 5775, 5/11/14 in the aftermath of today’s terrorist onslaught in Jerusalem:
“The blame for the current security situation in Israel in general and Jerusalem in particular can and must be laid at the doorstep of Prime Minister Netanyahu. The ongoing escalation against Jews in Eretz Yisrael and all over the world can and must be traced to the immoral, irrational, and extremely unwise decision of Netanyahu to release over 1,000 Hamas terrorists in exchange for the release of the Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit who was held in captivity by Hamas. The security situation prior to that immoral deal was very quiet.”
“The statistics are plain. Ever since that time there has been a steady increase in all manner of violent attacks against Jews throughout the country and Netanyahu’s ongoing feckless handling of the situation means that things are going to get worse before they get better. When you exhibit weakness and act in a manner which contradicts both common sense and Tora principles there is a price to be paid. And today the Jewish people is paying the price of Netanyahu’s folly.”