Lehava

UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence'

The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Two Israelis, as well as the Israeli groups Hilltop Youth and Lehava, have been targeted for European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.

Lehava in Meron:

'She's dating an Arab, but she still came to Meron today'

Bentzi Gopstein comes to Meron every year on Lag b'Omer, and every year, Lehava is approached for help.

Bentzi Gopstein:

'TikTok has become a honey trap for Jewish girls'

Lehava chairman says girls as young as 12 have been taken advantage of by Arab men who pose as young Jewish boys.

'Welcome home'

5 years after converting to Islam, mother & daughter return

"This Hanukkah, I decided: My daughter is a Jew!"

Bentzi Gopstein:

'Bringing illegal Arab workers into our cities leads to tragedy'

Two serious cases referred to Lehava this week, police informed but did nothing.

Lehava:

Four Jewish girls rescued in a single week

Lehava kept in contact with Jewish girl married to Arab for 8 years. When he threatened to murder her, she called for help.

IDF rescues Jewish woman from Arab village

Lehava organization receives multiple requests from woman trapped in Arab village, advises her to request IDF rescue her.

Mazal Tov! Ahmad ben Sarah gets married

Jewish son of Arab father was almost lost to the Jewish People until Lehava stepped in.

Gantz calls to declare La Familia, Levaha terrorist orgs

Defense Minister, Foreign Minister Lapid condemn right-wing organizations over chants heard during Jerusalem Day Flag March.

Police to Right-wing Activist:

'Do you really want to demolish Al Aqsa?'

Satirical Facebook post lands Lehava head with a summons; similar post by Peace Now has no consequences.

Gantz 'views with gravity activities of Lehava'

Lehava head Bentzi Gopstein: "Gantz should support us, not our enemies."

Jewish-born man returns to Judaism after years as a Muslim

"A" turned to Lehava organization for help in returning to his roots. He is now becoming religiously observant.

Dozens of rabbis sign letter of support for Lehava

Rabbis protest intention of Internal Security Minister to ban Lehava as a "terrorist organization."

Dozens protest against Jerusalem pride march

Lehava activists protest LGBT pride parade in Jerusalem. 'The leftists have sold your rights to sit with Abbas.'

Jerusalem Mayor condemns Lehava demonstration

Mayor Moshe Leon says right-wing demonstration last week prevented situation in capital from calming down after weeks of violence.

"I thought I was going to die"

A man lynched in Jerusalem last night recounts his ordeal.

TikTok blocks Lehava

Video app closes account of anti-assimilation group, citing "repeated violations of community guidelines."

Right-wing activist charged with incitement, supporting terror

Chairman of Lehava anti-assimilation group to be indicted for incitement to terror, violence and racism.

'Police ignore court rulings on Temple Mount'

Jewish visitors to holiest site in Judaism protest that police continue to allow Arabs to play ball games on Temple Mount despite ruling.

Police and demonstrators face off at Jerusalem Pride Parade

Police detain Lahava activists as Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade kicks off under heavy security.

From Arab village to yeshiva thanks to Facebook

Daniel only discovered Jewish roots at age 18, persecuted by family until fleeing Jabel Mukaber neighborhood when one post changed his life.

'Supreme Court takes its cues from the Reform Movement'

Lehava Chairman Bentzi Gopstein boycotts today's hearing on Reform petition demanding his indictment; 'I'm not going to play this game.'

'Thanks to the arrest we were able to help more girls'

Cofounder of anti-assimilation group says organization received spike in calls after her husband's arrest.

'Detention of Lehava activists a situation which will explode'

Court orders release of 2 minors arrested in raids on Lehava activists. 'State says leftists doing the same thing is freedom of speech.'

Lehava leader released to house arrest

'A baseless arrest designed only to placate the Reform movement.' Anti-assimilation activist freed to house arrest.

'The state is doing the bidding of the Reform Movement'

Wife of anti-assimilation activist slams police, 'pro-Reform' government. 'Not intermarrying is more important than love.'

Arrested Lehava activists released

Dozens of activists arrested this morning released at police station, but Lehava Chairman to be brought to hearing later today.

'This arrest is to please the Supreme Court and Haaretz'

Attorney Itamar Ben Gvir reacts to the arrest of Lehava activists on suspicions that they 'threatened Arabs.'

Head of anti-assimilation organization arrested

Police raid homes and arrest activists of Lehava organization on suspicion of 'threats.' Lehava attorney: Police have ulterior motives.

Assimilation in Israel:

Between Judaism and Islam: The saga of Noy Sheetrit

24-year-old Jewish woman's conversion to Islam on the Temple Mount - then return to Judaism - raises questions of assimilation in Israel.

'You would never hold a gay parade in an Arab town'

Protesters slam Jerusalem gay parade, call for organizers to 'show respect' for city's residents.

'I'm going to kill every Jew'

Muhammad Kharoff says he killed Michal Halimi to pressure Israel to free terrorists, denies romantic relationship with her.

'The people expect vengeance'

Right-wing activists demonstrate in front of Prime Minister's Office, demand harsh response to massacre in Halamish.

From living with an Arab to anti-assimilation activist

The story of Coral Ben-Shabbat, the innocent girl who fell in love with an Arab and, several years later, joined the Lehava group.

'Amiram Goldblum is an evil man and an enemy of Israel'

Head of Lehava organization responds to attacks of professor who called him 'a neo-Nazi.'

'We don't want traitors in Jerusalem'

City councillors and Lehava members demonstrate against Breaking the Silence lecture taking place at Jerusalem art gallery.

Lehava activist: Murder of Tehilla Nagar an act of terrorism

Lehava Chairman claims police want 'to suppress nationalist murder'; portray killing as violent spat between Tehilla and Arab boyfriend.

Arab father to Lehava: Save my daughter from her Jewish suitor

Anti-assimilation group receives urgent request from Arab man hoping to prevent his daughter from marrying a Jew.

'Why is the government encouraging intermarriage in Israel?'

Anti-assimilation group slams report on gov't-sanctioned 'meetings' between Jewish youth and Arab students.

Leftists and Reform Jews protest against anti-assimilation group

Leftist and Reform activists protested against right-wing Lehava's goals and activities.

'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 conference

Lehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries.

Left-wingers to demonstrate against anti-assimilation group

Left-wing groups to demonstrate Thursday against Lehava's activities which 'spread fear and hatred to banish Arabs from central Jerusalem.'

Police to compensate Temple Mount activist for illegal search

Benzi Gopstein, head of Lehava organization and two activists will receive 30000 NIS from police due to illegal search performed on them.

Anti-assimilation camp completes fifth summer session

"The goal of the camp is to raise youth with Jewish pride who will know how to defend themselves and their brothers."

'Missionary work in Israel a silent Holocaust'

Lehava activists protest missionary event in Jerusalem.

Watch:'Gay marchers aim to destroy Judaism'

Ex-MK Marzel joined Lehava today in protesting the gay pride parade, explains motives to Arutz Sheva.

Protesters arrested at gay pride parade

Border Police arrived in force today to enforce order at Bentzi Gopstein's gay pride counter-protest.

'Watch out for your mothers' as missionaries become more bold

Bentzi Gopstein relates how he stopped missionaries from converting 50 Jews over Shabbat.

Lehava disrupts Christian conversion ceremony

Activists, including leader Bentzi Gopstein, disrupt baptisms in Rishon Leziyon, saving six Jews.

Rishon Leziyon: Missionaries to hold conversions over Shabbat

Lehava, Yad Leachim to join hundreds of protesters in demonstration against Christian conversions this Shabbat.

Police 'illegally' distance activists from Jerusalem

Police try to keep activists who opposed missionaries out of Old City on Jerusalem Day, showing 'cops need civil rights courses.'

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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.

Ex-MK, right-wing activists burn PLO flag in front of IDF HQ

After 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-leftists

Anti-assimilation activist had been accused of assaulting Ezra Nawi, other extremists, who infiltrated Jewish community in Hevron.

Guard arrested after contacting anti-assimilation group

Female security guard arrested and released to house arrest on suspicion she contacted anti-assimilation group Lehava.

Officer indicted passing info to anti-assimilation group

Border 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.

Lehava protests Jerusalem Christmas fair

Anti-assimilation activists denounce YMCA fair as attempt to steal Jewish souls.