With a 'king' and 15 'subject' children: The 'kingdom' in the Galilee suspected of being a cult has been evacuated
After more than three years, the 'Kingdom of Yashar-El' in Rosh Pina, a compound built on agricultural land and suspected of being a cult, was evacuated. Group members, who declared themselves a sovereign entity, lived in buses with solar panels. At its head is Shai Karmosta, who calls himself 'the king.' Dozens of 'subjects,' including 15 children, were evacuated during the operation.
After more than three years, the 'Kingdom of Yashar-El' in Rosh Pina was evacuated yesterday (Monday), a compound built on agricultural land and suspected of being a cult. Group members, who declared themselves a sovereign entity detached from state laws, lived in buses within a fenced compound with solar panels. The group is led by Shai Karmosta, who calls himself 'the king.' Dozens of 'subjects,' including 15 children, were evacuated. The demolition order was issued as early as September 2023, but its execution was delayed due to legal proceedings and requests for injunctions filed by group members, as well as the war in the north. Only recently did the Magistrate's Court in Safed rule that there was no longer grounds for delay, paving the way for demolition. The Israel Land Enforcement Authority stated that the land was designated for agricultural purposes and not for unauthorized residence.