Storm in Jordan Valley settlement: Convicted sex offender expected to visit for holiday

A storm is brewing in the settlement of Mevoot Yericho in the Jordan Valley following the expected visit of Yerucham Rainus, a convicted sex offender who served four years in prison. Yosef Yitzchak Tonic, Rainus's brother-in-law, is leading the opposition to the visit. Tonic says he initiated legal proceedings against Rainus that led to his imprisonment, and that Rainus was released about two months ago. According to Tonic, Rainus is a supervised sex offender with a not-low level of danger. The settlement clarifies that it is not the settlement hosting Rainus, but only his brother and family. Rainus's children have visited the place several times on occasions and holidays. Rainus is required to adopt restrictions and conditions, and a special document has been prepared detailing what he is allowed and forbidden to do. In Mevoot Yericho, the restrictions have been tightened, and Rainus has agreed to them. Residents have been informed that his last offense was 25 years ago. The settlement says they are acting according to the law and have no way to prevent the visit.