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Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein is brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, October 22, 2017 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 13, 2017, 6:04 pm
Jewish radical to be charged for incitement
Explaining decision, attorney cites statements made by Lehava leader Benzi Gopstein that encouraged violence against Arabs
By Jacob Magid
A sign commemorating the anniversary of the death of far-right activist Meir Kahane draped on the Jerusalem Gardens Hotel in Jerusalem on October 30, 2017. The caption reads, 'Bentzi Gopstein, the Jewish people thanks you.' (Courtesy)
November 1, 2017, 5:53 pm
Kahane billboards removed from Jerusalem hotels
Pressure from left-wing lawmakers and NGOs prompts removal of sign announcing memorial service for slain extremist rabbi
By Jacob Magid
Lehava chairman Benzi Gopstein is brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, October 22, 2017 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 23, 2017, 12:45 am
Jewish radical under house arrest for alleged threats against Arabs
Lehava leader Bentzi Gopstein and 15 others detained over suspected assault and harassment of men who dated Jewish women
By AFP and Alexander Fulbright
Benzi Gopstein, leader of the far-right Jewish group Lehava, speaks at a ceremony in Jerusalem honoring the late Jewish extremist leader Rabbi Meir Kahane on November 17, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 22, 2017, 9:01 am
15 Jewish extremists arrested for threatening Arabs
Police pick up Lehava leader Bentzi Gopstein, other members of the group over suspected assault and harassment of Arabs who dated Jewish women
By Alexander Fulbright
People participate in the annual Gay Pride parade in central Jerusalem, under heavy security on August 3, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
August 3, 2017, 7:25 pm
Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride Parade under tight security
Police detain 12 people for questioning, one carrying a knife, as an estimated 22,000 people participate in annual march
By TOI staff
Police guarding outside the Jerusalem Pride Parade on August 3, 2017. (Joshua Davidovich/Times of Israel)
August 3, 2017, 3:51 pm
Man arrested for threatening Jerusalem gay pride marchers
Suspect, from central region of the country, ordered by court to stay out of the capital until day after event
By TOI staff
Participants at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, July 21, 2016. (Sarah Tuttle-Singer/Times of Israel)
August 3, 2017, 10:16 am
Jerusalem gears up for gay pride parade under banner ‘LGBTQ and Religion’
4,000 expected to take part in annual event under heavy security; police to allow small anti-protest by far-right activists
By TOI staff
The Jerusalem pride parade, July 21, 2016 (Gili Yaari/Flash90)
August 1, 2017, 2:24 am
Police okay anti-gay protest during Jerusalem pride march
Ultra-nationalist Lehava group to stage demonstration against LGBT community during Thursday's parade
By TOI staff
The Beersheba District Court on May 13, 2015 (Flash90)
April 23, 2017, 11:47 am
6 Israelis, including 2 soldiers, charged with attacking Arabs
Shin Bet says suspects carried out a string of violent assaults, including stabbing, in order to prevent Jewish girls fraternizing with Arabs
By Alexander Fulbright
Attorney Itamar Ben Gvir (R) dressed up as IDF solider Elor Azaria, and Lehava leader Bentzi Gopstein dressed up as US President Donald Trump, attend a Purim celebration in the West Bank city of Hebron on March 12, 2017. (screen capture: Channel 10)
March 12, 2017, 5:46 pm
In Hebron, Purim revelers pay tribute to IDF shooter Azaria
Right-wing activist Itamar Ben Gvir spotted at festival in flashpoint West Bank city dressed as soldier convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian assailant
By AFP and TOI staff
Left-wing activist protest outside the Barbur Gallery in Jerusalem, on February 08, 2017. The sign on the left says "Lehava ("Flame") - You don‘t turn me on." Photo by/ Lior Mizrahi/Flash90
February 9, 2017, 5:56 am
Protesters from left, right face off at Jerusalem gallery served with eviction order
Talk by Breaking the Silence group goes ahead in venue set to be shut down by mayor, who is facing pressure from culture minister
By Sue Surkes
Activists sing and play music at a home in the illegal outpost of Amona in the West Bank, on December 17, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 18, 2016, 6:45 am
The last dance at Amona
With the clock ticking, hundreds gather in the wildcat outpost, slated for evacuation by next Sunday, to protest, comfort and celebrate
By Judah Ari Gross
Handing out chocolates at the YMCA tree trimming in November 2015 (Courtesy YMCA)
November 24, 2016, 7:09 pm
Trim the tree, no matter what you preach
The annual Christmas event at Jerusalem's YMCA is meant to be ecumenical, but gets misinterpreted
By Jessica Steinberg
Arab Israeli journalist Lucy Aharish attends the Israeli 67th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on April 22, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash 90)
November 19, 2016, 12:22 pm
Far-right activist threatens Arab TV presenter who preaches coexistence
At Meir Kahane rally, Bentzi Gopstein holds up rag with Lucy Aharish's photo, says she'll soon be 'mopping the floors'
By TOI staff
Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich in the Knesset on June 8, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 14, 2016, 7:14 pm
MK denounces intermarriage, is ousted from Knesset meeting
Bezalel Smotrich removed from women's issues committee as lawmakers tussle over group that reportedly acts against mixed relationships
By Michael Bachner
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