Hagaon HaRav David Yosef issued a sharp warning against traveling to Meron in violation of security directives.

Addressing those attempting to bypass restrictions, he noted that some claim it is “self-sacrifice for Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,” as if Rabbi Shimon is calling on them to go, stressing that there is “not even a shadow of a doubt” that the situation involves a real danger to life.

Meanwhile, police arrested two teenagers who cut through fences surrounding Moshav Meron. In footage they circulated, the youths are heard saying: “In honor of Rashbi, we’re breaking through the fences — we’ve already made many breaches.”