
Best of 2025 … so far: Kahane’s ghost: how a long-dead extremist rabbi continues to haunt Israel’s politics
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Kahanism's Roots and Impact
This chapter examines the life and radical ideology of a controversial rabbi whose extremist views shaped the political landscape of Israel. It explores the founding of the Jewish Defense League, the rise of Kahanism, and its lasting influence on contemporary far-right movements in Israeli politics.
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