Rabbi Moshe Havlin
Rabbi Moshe HavlinCourtesy of Nikudim

Rabbi Moshe Havlin, whose home was attacked by extremists last week, stated in an interview with the haredi news site Kikar Hashabbat that the attacks against him continued throughout the weekend.

The attack upon Rabbi Havlin, Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Gat and a prominent Chabad rabbi, was perpetrated by haredi extremists. The attack came after the recently negotiated agreement between Chabad yeshivas and the IDF.

"Yesterday wasn't calm either," he said, "they said they would chop me into pieces and cursed the Rebbe."

"Let them attack my name, "Havlin told Kikar Hashabbat, "but to attack the Rebbe? For me that is crossing the line."

"I have their numbers and I notified the police, who have started an investigation," Havlin added.

Rabbi Havlin refused to confirm suggestions by those close to him claiming that the leader of a rival Chabad yeshiva, which opposed the arrangement with the IDF, was behind the attack.

"I'm not saying anything," Havlin stated, "I don't want to spread rumors. The police have opened an investigation and I hope they find those responsible."