US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish community
- Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir began his first official U.S. visit this week, attracting protests.
- Once shunned by politicians, Ben-Gvir's ultranationalist ideology gained influence amid a rightward electorate shift.
- During his trip, Ben-Gvir attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner and spoke at events near Yale and in Brooklyn.
- Protesters confronted Ben-Gvir; Gabriel DeFazio cried, "Get the out of New York!"
- The visit ignited fierce protests and exposed significant divisions within American Judaism.
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US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and ‘big fissures’ in Jewish community
NEW YORK (AP) — Far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was speaking to a small crowd at a Manhattan steakhouse Thursday afternoon when a Brooklyn…

US visit by far-right Israeli minister draws tense protests and 'big fissures' in Jewish community
A visit to the U.S. by far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is prompting fierce protests and exposing rifts in the American Jewish community.
Far-right Israeli minister faces protests and cancellations as his U.S. tour continues
Young Israel of Woodmere, the home synagogue of former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, cancelled a planned appearance by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was also heckled at a private event in New York
Ben-Gvir’s Scheduled Speech at Long Island Synagogue Canceled
WOODMERE, N.Y. (VINnews) — A scheduled appearance by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a prominent Long Island synagogue has been canceled, the synagogue announced Thursday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Ben-Gvir was set to speak Saturday at the Young Israel of Woodmere, a religious Zionist congregation with more […]
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