Bentzi Gopstein

Gopstein demands:

Investigate Peace Now for 'call to eliminate Kahanists'

Lehava head Bentzi Gopstein urges AG to investigate Peace Now for incitement, after tweet declares: 'Without eliminating the Kahanists - there will be no Israel.'

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

Bentzi Gopstein, who serves as an advisor to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, does not have a permanent entry permit to the Knesset, in contrast to other advisors. Otzma Yehudit blames the Shin Bet.

Lehava leader cleared of racism charges

The Jerusalem District Court acquits Lehava's chairman Bentzi Gophstein of incitement to racism charges - potentially allowing him to make another bid for the Knesset.

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!"

Another Ben-Gvir victory:

Law used to bar Marzel, Ben Ari from Knesset to be repealed

"This anti-racism law has never been used against Arabs, only Jews," explains Otzma Yehudit head.

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.

Bentzi Gopstein challenges Elon Musk upon returning to Twitter

Right-wing activist, Lehava head creates new Twitter account, demands platform's new owner fulfill pledge to support freedom of speech.

Is Ben Gvir too moderate?

Marzel, Ben Ari, Gopstein consider splitting from Otzma Yehudit

The three who are unhappy with the union with Religious Zionism, met with Rabbi Dov Lior to discuss the possibility

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.

Right-wing activist:

'Deny kosher certification to businesses that hire Arabs'

Lehava chief Bentzi Gopstein petitions rabbinate to deny kosher certification to restaurants and stores that hire Arabs.

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."

Elections Committee: Marzel, Gopstein can run

Lapid blames Labor party representative's absence for failure of election committee to vote to ban Otzma Yehudit from running in elections.

Otzma Yehudit cleared to compete in Knesset election

Central Elections Committee rejects petition to ban Otzma Yehudit from running in 15-15 vote, delays vote on candidates Marzel and Gopstein.

Attorney General calls to disqualify Marzel and Gopstein

A-G Mandelblit says Otzma candidates should not be allowed to run for Knesset, allows party leader Ben-Gvir and rest of list to run.

Activists demonstrate at entrance to Deir Qaddis

Dozens of Lehava activists demonstrate, block entrance to village from which Arab who raped seven-year-old girl with his friends originated.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'My daughter's a private person; out of her life'

Likud MK responds to criticism his daughter Alona dating Arab actor.

The janitor's Meir Kahane

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 rejected Reform movement's argument out of hand'

Lehava Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about Reform Center's decision to withdraw petition demanding his indictment.

'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.

Police rebuffed: Gopstein sent to house arrest

District Court rejects police request, orders release of Lehava Chairman to house arrest until Thursday.

'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.'

'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.'

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.

Arrested Lehava activists released

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

Noy Sheetrit's Muslim partner: 'Over my dead body - love wins'

'I'm in the midst of a divorce, only Noy is in my life ... It's no different from marrying a second, third, or fourth wife.'

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.

A sane nation does not accept abomination

We come with one goal - to show the nation and especially the Creator that sane, normal Israel is unwilling to accept those abominations.

'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.

Anti-assimilation activist sues Haaretz newspaper

Newspaper published article claiming police did not arrest Lehava activists who attacked Arabs. Gopstein denies story, demands NIS 100,000.

'Closure order' for Al-Jazeera in Israel

Members of 'Otzma Yehudit' movement arrive at network offices in Israel, post 'closure order' on door demanding PM close offices.

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.

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.

'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 conference

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

Watch: Jewish, Arab demonstrators face off in Arab village

Israeli nationalists en route to Arab village face Arab protesters.

Right-wing faction to protest 'terror enablers' in 'Ara

After Dizengoff terrorist received aid from Arab village, right-wing activists protest lack of loyalty to Israel.

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.

What did the leftist professor do in Hevron?

Amir Hetsroni, a radical leftist lecturer who has gotten under the skin of many Israelis, toured Hevron with LEHAVA's Bentzi Gophstein.

Marzel invites Arabs to join Otzma Yehudit protest

Otzma Yehudit will protest terrorism - inside the Arab village of Arara. 'This is our land, and anyone who doesn't agree isn't wanted here.'

'Missionary work in Israel a silent Holocaust'

Lehava activists protest missionary event in Jerusalem.

Peace Now 'slanders' activists over Hevron construction

Bentzi Gopstein is not amused by Peace Now's new campaign against the establishment of several Jewish housing units in Hevron.

Protesters arrested at gay pride parade

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

Gopstein faces police complaints over Pride remarks

MK Rozin asks Public Security Minister to take action against Lehava head after he wrote scathing Facebook comment against Pride Parade.

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

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

Exclusive interview

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 match

Lehava 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 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.

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.