Criminal8/23/2026

“The Jerusalem Faction” Announces Protest Following Arrest of Yeshiva Student

“The Jerusalem Faction” announced a demonstration in central Israel at 4:00 p.m. following the arrest of Yisrael Gohfi. According to the “Am Kadosh” organization, police arrested him in Haifa over an issue with a Rav-Kav card and subsequently transferred him to the Military Police.

Key facts

•Detainee: Yisrael Gohfi
•Location of initial arrest: Haifa
•Demonstration: At 4:00 p.m. in central Israel
•Judicial decision: Not specified in the source
•Law or section: Not specified in the source

Who Was Arrested

The “Am Kadosh” organization identified the detainee as Yisrael Gohfi, a student at the Beit Midrash Elyon yeshiva in Bnei Brak. The statement describes him as a deserter and claims that he was transferred to a military prison.

What Is Known About the Circumstances of the Arrest

According to the organization’s statement, the initial arrest took place in Haifa due to a malfunction or another issue with the Rav-Kav public transportation card. It was then claimed that the detainee was transferred to the Military Police. The original source does not include official responses from the police, the Military Police, or the detainee’s representatives.

What Was Decided

“The Jerusalem Faction” announced a demonstration for the day after publication at 4:00 p.m. in central Israel. The precise location of the demonstration was not specified in the article. The source also does not report a court hearing, a decision that was issued, the duration of the detention, or the statutory provision under which Gohfi was placed in a military prison.

What this means for you

The report indicates that contact with the civilian police may lead to a person’s transfer to the military authorities if that person is wanted in connection with military service. However, the publication does not make it possible to determine the detainee’s procedural status, the grounds for and duration of his detention, or whether a judicial order exists.

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