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Kach Party

political party, Israel
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The Kach Party was an Israeli political party founded by Meir Kahane. Kahane, an American-born rabbi and political extremist, advocated for the self-protection of Jews and campaigned for the removal of Arabs from Israel and occupied territories, sometimes advocating for violent means.1

The Kach Party was banned by Israel due to its antidemocratic and racist beliefs. Meir Kahane served a term in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) after winning a seat in 1984. He was assassinated in New York in 1990.1

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  1. Meir Kahane
  2. Kadima
  3. Mapam
  4. Israel Labour Party

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