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Protesters rail against against the annual Pride Parade in central Jerusalem, August 2, 2018. The signs read, "Jerusalem is the holy city," and "Jerusalem and Sodom are not twin cities." (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 2, 2018, 8:01 pm
Far-right protests Jerusalem Pride Parade to protect ‘the normal family’
Amid a heavy police presence, nationalist extremist group Lehava and the Orthodox organization Liba hold small demonstrations at opposite ends of the capital
By TOI staff
A rainbow gay pride flag hanging in front of the Great Synagogue in central Jerusalem on August 1, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 2, 2018, 6:26 am
Under heavy police guard, Jerusalem readies for city’s largest-ever Pride Parade
Some 30,000 expected to take part in march starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, with 2,500 cops on duty; memorial and protest convoy for Shira Banki and Nir Katz planned
By TOI staff
LGBT members surrounded by hundreds of Israeli police officers march on Jaffa street in Jerusalem on August 14, 2015, following the stabbing attack at the annual Jerusalem pride parade on July 30, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 1, 2018, 12:33 am
Police on alert for violence as Jerusalem prepares for largest-ever Pride Parade
2,500 officers to be deployed throughout city ahead of Thursday march; dozens of right-wing extremists and anti-LGBT activists say police warned them not to disrupt it
By Tamar Pileggi
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
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