Lehava

Knesset Constitution Committee debates foreign sanctions on Israeli civilians

Foreign Minister Katz said on Wednesday during a meeting with Judea and Samaria heads that there was "no such thing as settler violence."

 Members of the radical right-wing organization Lehava holding placards, 2016.
 Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein and right-wing activists demonstrate against the annual gay pride parade in Jerusalem, 2022

US sanctions Lehava, extremist Israeli organizations blocking Gaza aid

 LEHAVA CHAIRMAN Benzi Gopstein and activists protest the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade under heavy security, in 2019.

US sanctions Lehava leader, fundraisers for violent settlers

Ben-Zion Gopstein (left), leader of the group Lehava, gathers with some of his young followers in Jerusalem in 2014

EU sanctions hilltop youth, Lehava for human rights violations in the West Bank


Far-right Lehava activists, Israel Police clash at Christian event in Jerusalem

Dozens of Orthodox Jews attempted to interrupt the event and rioted, with one of them being arrested for allegedly attacking an policeman.

Ben-Zion Gopstein (left), leader of the group Lehava, gathers with some of his young followers in Jerusalem in 2014

Ben-Gvir seeks NIS 3 million from Israeli reporter in libel lawsuit

The report alleged that far-right activist Benzi Gopstein had been advising the national security minister on police matters.

 Benzi Gopshtein speaks during an Otzma Yehudit party election campaign event in Jerusalem on July 4, 2019

Founder of far-right extremist movement working as Ben-Gvir's advisor - report

Bentzi Gopstein was banned from running for Knesset in 2019 as he was indicted on charges of incitement to terrorism, violence and racism. 

 Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein is brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court after he was arrested by police earlier today, October 22, 2017.

'Deadly Thursday': Far-right activists threaten Jerusalem Pride March

On Monday, the far-right Lehava organization called on supporters of the organization to join a protest against the march, stating "Jerusalem is not Sodom!"

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Pedestrian injured in attack on Arab taxi driver

As rioters chased the taxi, the driver hit a pedestrian's leg.

 Far-right group Lehava protesting the Pride Parade in Jerusalem June 2, 2022.

Ben-Gvir attacks IDF Spokesperson's Unit in letter to Chief of Staff

Ben-Gvir demanded in a letter to Kohavi that the sources in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit be expelled and claimed that the unit had also given "briefs" against him.

 Head of the Otzma Yehudit Party MK Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to supporters as the results of the Israeli elections are announced, at the party's campaign headquarters in Jerusalem, November 1, 2022.

Jewish woman rescued by IDF from Palestinian village

IDF forces entered the Palestinian village and safely rescued the Israeli civilian and her son.

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews (unseen) tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 22, 2021

'We will kill them': Concerns of violence at Mitzpe Ramon LGBTQ+ Pride march

Both LGBTQ+ and right-wing leaders have called for participants of the Pride march and counterprotest to avoid violence.

 People participate in the first Gay Pride Parade in Mitzpe Ramon, on July 2, 2021.

Police confirm body found was missing Israeli Sapir Nahum

Police will extend Sapir Nahum's ex-partner's detention as the main suspect in her death, including kidnapping and murder.

 24-year-old Sapir Nahum, who went missing on June 2, 2022.

Gantz: Lehava, La Familia should be defined as terrorist organizations

Both Lehava and La Familia members have been involved in incitement and acts of violence against Arabs.

Ben-Zion Gopstein (left), leader of the group Lehava, gathers with some of his young followers in Jerusalem in 2014

This week in Jerusalem: Hands off

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LEHAVA CHAIRMAN Benzi Gopstein and activists protest the annual Jerusalem Pride Parade under heavy security, in 2019.