Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Ben-Zion GOPSTEINde-listed
Aliases
Bentzi GOPSTEIN; Bentzi GOPHSTEIN; Bentzi GOPHSTAIN; Ben Zion GOPSTEIN
Nationality
Israel
DoB
10 Sep 1969
Address
Kiryat Arba, Region: West Bank; Israel
Reg. ID
024526394, National ID No.
Official reason
The Department of State is today designating Ben Zion Gopstein, the founder and leader of Lehava, an organization whose members have engaged in destabilizing violence affecting the West Bank. Under Gopstein’s leadership, Lehava and its members have been involved in acts or threats of violence against Palestinians, often targeting sensitive or vola...
Other Information
https://www.state.gov/designations-related-to-destabilizing-activities-affecting-the-west-bank/
Date of listing
2024-04-19
Program information
Authority
US
Program
Executive Order 14115 of February 1, 2024 Imposing Certain Sanctions on Persons Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank
Regime
OFAC country specific
Target State
West Bank
Measures
Blocking Property, Suspending Entry
Official Information
The United States has consistently opposed actions that undermine stability in the West Bank and the prospects of peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike. This includes attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and Palestinian attacks against Israelis. There is no justification for extremist violence against civilians, whateve...
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