Haim Rotter expected to be released to house arrest next Monday
The Tel Aviv District Court is considering the release of Haim Rotter, accused of serious sexual offenses, to house arrest in Jerusalem. The process requires the approval of five monitors, three of whom are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
The Tel Aviv District Court held a hearing on Thursday regarding the case of Haim Rotter, the former chairman of the "HaShomrim" organization in Bnei Brak, who is accused of serious sexual offenses against four complainants.
Following the hearing, it is expected that Rotter will be released on Monday, August 17, to house arrest at his family's home in Jerusalem under the supervision of five monitors. Three of these monitors are scheduled to appear in court that day to finalize the process, after which the court is expected to order his release.
However, the release could be delayed if the prosecution files a request for a stay of execution and appeals to the Supreme Court. The prosecution has declined to comment on its future intentions.
During the hearing, the prosecution raised concerns regarding one of the proposed monitors, but the court noted that the overall supervision system includes five individuals, including Rotter's brother. Two monitors have been approved so far, and the remaining three are expected to appear on Monday to sign the necessary documents.
Rotter participated in the hearing via video conference. During the proceedings, he was seen smiling, waving to his family members in the courtroom, and praying. The judge ruled that the release could be considered based on existing data, without the need for a further report from the Probation Service.
In July, the Supreme Court approved the principle of house arrest but demanded changes to the conditions, including replacing the monitors and ensuring no minors are present at the location. Rotter has remained in custody while a new alternative was formulated.
An indictment was filed against Rotter in July, containing four counts of serious sexual offenses, including rape and indecent acts, committed between 2009 and 2024. According to the prosecution, Rotter used his position as head of the "HaShomrim" organization to commit the offenses. The investigation began in June 2025 following his arrest at Ben Gurion Airport.
