Israeli police arrested 21 Jewish activists in May 2026 as they tried to bring a young goat onto the Temple Mount for a korban Pesach offering during Pesach Sheni. Officers stopped the group at the gate and detained them before any offering could take place. Similar arrests occurred in earlier attempts around Passover and Shavuot. These incidents follow a clear pattern: swift intervention against any move to restore korbanot at the site of the Beit Hamikdash.

At the same time, Tel Aviv city authorities prepare for the annual Pride parade on June 12 2026. Organizers expect over 250,000 participants in one of the largest LGBTQ events in the world. The municipal government promotes the parade as a major international tourist attraction and a demonstration of Israeli openness. National coalition leaders, including those from right-wing parties, voice no veto and allow the events to proceed under the banner of tolerance.

How did Israel reach the point where attempts to fulfill direct Bible commands face arrest while practices the Hebrew text rejects receive official support and celebration?

The answer lies in the plain reading of the Hebrew Bible.........

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