Convicted Haredi sex offender was allowed access to Western Wall

At this point during the war against Iran, there've been restrictions on how many people can attend the Western Wall plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem. But of all people who did have access, it appears a convicted sex offender of Haredi background was actually allowed to pray there:

While hundreds of worshippers were turned away due to strict restrictions, it has emerged that among those granted entry to the Western Wall was Eliezer Berland, leader of the “Shuvu Banim" community.

Berland’s entry sparked outrage, particularly in light of his past convictions: In 2016, he was convicted of sexual offenses, and in 2021 he was also convicted of financial crimes, including fraud, exploitation, and money laundering, for which he served a prison sentence.

The incident raised questions among many worshippers who had sought to reach the site but were denied entry due to strict quotas imposed since the start of Operation Roaring Lion on February 28.

Neither the Western Wall foundation nor the police were willing to admit it's morally offensive somebody who's not really faithful to Judaism was allowed to pray there. And that's deeply repellent. They both owe a serious apology for what they did, and Berland should not be allowed anywhere near a site he doesn't really love ever again.