In a dramatic ruling, Judge Ron Solkin (picture above) of the District Court released Uriyah Cohen, owner of Tzofnat Farm in Samaria, from restrictive conditions following his arrest. The judge sharply criticized the prosecution, finding that the settlers’ immediate search for their stolen flock was legitimate and necessary.
Solkin emphasized that such a herd’s disappearance requires swift action, as slaughtering or absorbing it into other flocks could occur within hours. He stressed that settlers in Judea and Samaria endure an unbearable reality of daily terror attacks, infiltrations, agricultural thefts, arsons, and constant threats to their lives.
Actions must be judged in light of this dangerous environment, not from the comfort of an air-conditioned office. While anyone breaking the law must face consequences, the judge must always consider the full context.
Source: Elisha Yered, Activist for the Resettlement of Eretz Yisrael
Posted July 22, 2026
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