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World📡 YahooJun 3, 2026👁 1 views

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

DANYA SAPERSTEINWed, June 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM UTC2 min readAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community. (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON
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  • An 18-year-old Haifa resident was arrested for making threats against the LGBTQ+ community and a public figure, including former prime minister Naftali Bennett.
  • The threats were made on social media and were detected by the police during an investigation into online activity ahead of upcoming Pride events in Israel.
  • Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy met with LGBTQ+ community representatives to ensure safety during Pride Month events and emphasized the police's commitment to protecting freedom of expression.
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One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

An 18-year-old Haifa resident was arrested following an investigation into threats against the LGBTQ+ community in Haifa and a public figure, Israel Police announced on Tuesday.

Alongside their statement, police shared several social media posts from the suspect, one of which appears to threaten an attack on former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

A social media post appearing to threaten former prime minister Naftali Bennett, June 2026. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

The police launched the investigation after monitoring online activity in coordination with the Tel Aviv District, following threatening posts with intentions of harm and implied death threats ahead of upcoming Pride events scheduled across the country.

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The operation found posts threatening a well-known public figure, and additional threats targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Haifa.

Haifa Police investigators, in cooperation with the Bnei Brak station, worked to identify the suspect. They then located, apprehended, and arrested him for questioning before he was jailed.

Threat posted on X/Twitter against the LGBTQ+ community. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The police intend to request an extension of his detention at Haifa Magistrate's Court.

Police Commissioner Levy affirms commitment to Pride Month safety

Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy met with representatives of Israel's LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, reaffirming the Israel Police's commitment to ensuring that Pride Month events throughout June are held safely and securely.

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Levy said the police would take all necessary measures to ensure Pride Month events proceed without disruption.

Levy added that the Israel Police views the protection of freedom of expression as a core responsibility and has instructed an increase in the number of officers designated to liaise with the LGBTQ+ community.

Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.

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