An Israel Prison Authority parole board on Monday 16 Elul has decided to grant a request for early release for Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto based on his difficult medical condition. The rabbi will be released from prison on Sunday, 22 Elul after completing seven months of his one-year prison term.

The rabbi asked to be released on good behavior, which entails forgiving a third of his term, a standard practice in the prison system. It was first indicated he would not be released since he signed a plea bargain agreement to serve one year. However, due to his battle with cancer and regular chemotherapy treatments, the decision was made to grant his request.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)