Haifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released

A 37-year-old Haifa resident, Amir Maron, was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence against the LGBTQ community following a social media post. Police detained Maron after he allegedly posted a comment that "in effect called for harm" to the community participating in the Tel Aviv Pride Parade.

During a court hearing, police requested an extension of Maron's detention, citing the seriousness of the incident. Sgt.-Maj. Mariana Khouri told the Haifa Magistrate's Court that the comment "contains a call for an act of violence against the LGBTQ community, which poses an unnecessary risk."

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this is a serious incident and that he 'in effect called for harm against the community participating in the Pride parade.

However, the judge ruled against extending his custody, finding no justification for keeping him detained. The defense attorney argued that the post was a "one-time mistake" and that Maron had expressed regret. The judge ordered Maron's release under several restrictive conditions.

These conditions include three days of full house arrest at his brother's home, a requirement to report for questioning as needed, a 30-day ban on social media use (except for viewing), and a 30-day prohibition on entering the Tel Aviv area. He was also required to provide a NIS 5,000 self-bail. Separately, another Haifa resident suspected of making threats against former prime minister Naftali Bennett and the LGBTQ community was also released to house arrest earlier this week.

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the wording of the comment contains a call for an act of violence against the LGBTQ community, which poses an unnecessary risk.