Rabbi Meir Kahane

Rabbi Meir Kahane was an American-Israeli Orthodox rabbi and political activist known for his controversial views advocating for the Jewish nationalistic movement. He founded the Jewish Defense League, emphasizing Jewish self-defense, and later promoted the idea of establishing Arab-populated areas in Israel as Jewish territories. His ideology combined religious Zionism with strong nationalist and security concerns, often endorsing policies seen as extreme or provocative. Kahane's views and political activities, particularly calling for the expulsion of Arabs from Israel and the Palestinian territories, led to widespread debate and condemnation, and he was assassinated in 1990 due to his radical positions.