תשרי 17, 5779, 9/26/2018
Bentzi Gopshtain From living with an Arab to anti-assimilation activistThe story of Coral Ben-Shabbat, the innocent girl who fell in love with an Arab and, several years later, joined the Lehava group. Arab father to Lehava: Save my daughter from her Jewish suitorAnti-assimilation group receives urgent request from Arab man hoping to prevent his daughter from marrying a Jew. 'Hang him in the town square'Lehava Chairman calls on Defense Minister to fulfill his promise of 'death to terrorists,' after Dafna Meir's murderer gets life sentence. 'The police beat him because of left-wing incitement'Leader of anti-assimilation group hospitalized after being beaten by police following his arrest. Anti-assimilation group crashes Christian conferenceLehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries. Watch: Jewish, Arab demonstrators face off in Arab villageIsraeli nationalists en route to Arab village face Arab protesters. Right-wing faction to protest 'terror enablers' in 'AraAfter Dizengoff terrorist received aid from Arab village, right-wing activists protest lack of loyalty to Israel. 'Missionary work in Israel a silent Holocaust'Lehava activists protest missionary event in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Light Festival hijacked by missionaries?Anti-assimilation group blocks entrance to Christ Church in central Old City, after Jews were tricked into entering by light display. Jerusalem police threaten Lehava leader ahead of soccer matchLehava leader threatened with court proceedings if he 'breaks any law' or 'disturbs the peace' during Beitar Jerusalem game. Ex-MK, right-wing activists burn PLO flag in front of IDF HQAfter IDF soldiers jailed for burning PLO flag, rightwing activists hold demonstration in front of IDF HQ, burn PLO flag. Lehava head Gopshtain exonerated of assaulting far-leftistsAnti-assimilation activist had been accused of assaulting Ezra Nawi, other extremists, who infiltrated Jewish community in Hevron. Police told to investigate B'Tselem's 'coincidences'Police urged to probe activist who filmed soldier shooting injured terrorist, question how group is always at scene of attacks. Guard arrested after contacting anti-assimilation groupFemale security guard arrested and released to house arrest on suspicion she contacted anti-assimilation group Lehava. Officer indicted passing info to anti-assimilation groupBorder Police officer indicted giving details of Jewish girls traveling with Arabs to Lehava; 'should be honored for caring about sisters.'Calls to arrest campaigner who branded missionaries 'vampires'Left-wing activists claim Lehava leader Bentzi Gopshtain called all Christians 'vampires' in article calling to ban Christmas.'Did you come to Israel to make it Soviet?'Anti-assimilation head urges ex-Prisoner of Zion Edelstein to do soul searching and fight for the Jewish state, following his call to ban. Knesset Speaker joins calls to ban anti-assimilation groupEdelstein says Gopshtain's group 'should be declared what it should be declared'; Gopshtain isn't 'worthy' of being in Knesset.Leftists blast Gopshtain: 'the foreskin of the Jewish KKK'Watch: Leftists asked for debate on outlawing anti-assimilation group Lehava, but run amok when they see its leader in the room. Free speech? University calls off right-wing activist's lectureEmails between Bentzi Gopshtain and Ben Gurion official reveals univ. bowed to pressure, keeping Lehava director from speaking. Police Use Force to Block Protest March to KotelStreet blocked by hundreds of protesters demanding end to terror, police refuse march, arrest 5 protesters claiming clashes. Jerusalem Protests Demand PM Stop 'Abandoning Jewish Blood'Hundreds of protesters chant 'the people demand revenge,' as Samaria head calls on all to join his protest tent in front of PM Residence. Nationalist Activists Demand Rivlin ApologizeTop activists approach presidential car, shout at Rivlin for saying 'my people chose terror.' Ben-Gvir: 'he can be president of Ramallah.' American Jews Who Survived Near-Lynch Return to HevronTwo of five US Jews who were attacked thank Arab man who saved them from Arab mob; nationalist vow: 'we'll teach them a lesson.' 'Lehava Has Anti-Assimilation Groups in All the Secular Schools'Activist explains his group present in all J'lem schools, including Torah classes in secular ones; 'media against us, but the youth is for.' Haaretz Oped Calls to Attack Right-Wingers With Baseball BatsThe way to deal with rightwingers like Bentzi Gopshtain, according to radical leftist Nissan Schorr, is to attack him with a baseball bat.Lehava Director Summoned for Police QuestioningJudea-Samaria police succumbs to Vatican pressure, summons anti-assimilation leader over comments regarding burning churches.Vatican to Israel: Arrest Activist for Citing MaimonidesLehava director Gopshtain targeted in Vatican letter to attorney general, after claiming Jewish law calls to burn churches.Vindicated Anti-Assimilation Head Urges Govt. to Join HimAfter ISA admits Lehava is legal, director calls for state to help fight assimilation - and to invest time in targeting actual terror.ISA Admits: Lehava Perfectly LegalShin Bet concedes that there is 'not sufficient evidence' to declare the anti-assimilation organization as 'unlawful.' 'Blame the Police for Gay Stabbing, Not Legal Protesters'Leader of Lehava group answers Labor leader's call to label his group 'terrorist' just because it demonstrated against the gay parade. Herzog: Label Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'Opposition chair calls to outlaw nationalist 'Jewish terror' groups; Lehava director responds: 'Herzog fights Jews, not enemies of Israel.' Massive Missionary Conference in the Heart of JerusalemAnti-assimilation group Lehava calls for public protest Wednesday outside 3-day missionary event in municipally owned compound. 'The State Funds Enemies of Israel, Not Defenders of Israel'Nationalist activist notes paradox as national service directorate gives funds to radical leftist NGOs defaming Israel but not Lehava. Non-Jewish Staff Harassed Jewish Women Praying in MeronLehava anti-assimilation group describes how it stopped ushers harassing Jewish women at Rashbi's tomb on Lag B'Omer. Independence Day Protest against Arab Torch Lighter CancelledLehava says due to police distancing and speech ban, it will not hold protest of Lucy Aharish lighting torch - but will find another way. 'Why Let an Anti-Zionist Arab Light Independence Day Torch?'Police set severe limitations on Lehava group's protest against Arab torch lighter, set to occur during national ceremony.'I'm Ready to Sit in Jail to Save Jews'Gopshtain tells Arutz Sheva that police indictment threat doesn't intimidate him, as his work to fight assimilation continues full force. Police Re-Opening Incitement Investigation Against Lehava HeadIsrael Police planning on prosecuting activist Bentzi Gopshtain for 'racism' - despite previous ruling clearing him of those charges. Otzma Yehudit List Released for 20th KnessetList 'likely to face petitions from the Left,' sources claim, but add that previous opposition during 19th Knesset elections was rejected.Police Crackdown 'Strengthened' Lehava Anti-Assimilation GroupLehava director Bentzi Gopshtain speaks about how arrests and media frenzy only 'vindicated' his group, explains what Lehava does.Lehava Director Warns Police Crackdown Will BackfireHead of anti-assimilation group explains arrest meant to silence his group which court agreed acts legally, warns of risk if it is banned. Police 'Ignore' Court, Arrest More Anti-Assimilation ActivistsDespite having arrests last week thrown out by court, police once again arrest Lehava activists; 'police ignoring court rulings.''Radical Left Crackdown': Lehava Head Released to House ArrestGopshtain and two other activists finally freed as police fail to present evidence for arresting them; charge 'populist' ideological arrest.Lehava's 'Holy' Anti-Assimilation Work Vindicated in CourtLehava activist released after police crackdown calls assimilation greatest threat to Jews, as court rules Lehava's work is legal. Lehava Chairman: This is Israel Not the KGBBentzi Gopshtain made clear Thursday that Lehava will continue the fight against assimilation and will not be silenced by police crackdown.'Left Repressing Anti-Assimilation Group, Government is Silent'Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir slams coordinated 'leftist crackdown' on Lehava head Bentzi Gopshtain, asks why government not defending democracy. Livni Applauds Night Raid on Anti-Assimilation ActivistsLivni reveals past government discussions to target Lehava group; activist slams 'Soviet' crackdown on legal organization. Protesters Demand from From Supermarket 'Don't Hire Enemies'Bentzi Gopshtain's Lehava complains security at store where attack occurred hit protester; 'Rami Levy only liberal to Arabs.' Arab MK's Aide Booted for Threatening to 'Slaughter 50 Jews'Knesset dismisses MK Ganaim's aide for threats over upcoming Beitar-Sakhnin soccer game, where Jewish and Arab fans are set to clash. 'You Can Die Quietly, You Can't Protest'Exclusive coverage: Lehava director Gopshtain calls 'Jews, go out to the streets' while being arrested; hundreds protest Jerusalem attack. Protest at Jerusalem Attack Site: 'Death to Terrorists'Hours after lethal Hamas terror attack nationalist protesters and hareidim living in area demand Internal Security Minister's resignation. 'Coexistence'? Arab Who Married Jew Arrested Assaulting CopsHeadlines celebrated mixed marriage of Mahmoud and Moral two months ago; now he is in jail for drug running and striking an officer. Protests at Site of Terror Attack: 'Avenge Jewish Blood'Nationalist activists tell politicians 'stop playing with us,' skirmishes break out with police who 'only use violence against Jews.' Cult Arrested for Sexually Abusing Women to 'Bring Messiah'Lehava anti-assimilation group exposes cult that manipulated women into having sex with Arabs to 'bring redemption.' Mixed-Marriage Protest Allowed From a DistanceAnti-assimilation group told by judge to stay 200 meters away from marriage between Jew and Arab, as both sides argue principles. Father and Jewish Group Fight 'Tragic' Wedding to ArabAnti-assimilation group plans to protest Jewish woman's wedding with Arab, in town that has been shelled by Arab terrorists in Gaza. |
