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Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky called a video of Meir Kahane 'the truth' — and set off a firestorm - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Summary by Jewish Telegraphic Agency
When she posted a clip of Rabbi Meir Kahane to her 407,000 followers on Instagram, Lizzy Savetsky expected some blowback.  Kahane was an American Jewish extremist who wanted to rid Israel of Arabs and was barred from Israel’s parliament after one term for inciting racism. Before posting the clip, Savetsky said in an interview, she had known Kahane was a “pretty polarizing figure” who had founded the Jewish Defense League. Later, she said, he “ha…

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The Canadian Jewish NewsThe Canadian Jewish News

Rabbi Meir Kahane is an Instagram influencer now? Posting his inflammatory retro rhetoric stirs fresh indignation - The Canadian Jewish News

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Jewish Telegraphic AgencyJewish Telegraphic Agency

Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky called a video of Meir Kahane 'the truth' — and set off a firestorm - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

When she posted a clip of Rabbi Meir Kahane to her 407,000 followers on Instagram, Lizzy Savetsky expected some blowback.  Kahane was an American Jewish extremist who wanted to rid Israel of Arabs and was barred from Israel’s parliament after one term for inciting racism. Before posting the clip, Savetsky said in an interview, she had known Kahane was a “pretty polarizing figure” who had founded the Jewish Defense League. Later, she said, he “ha…

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The ForwardThe Forward

Why are Jewish influencers suddenly talking about Meir Kahane?

Lizzy Savetsky, a pro-Israel social media influencer, received backlash after posting a video by far-right ultranationalist Meir Kahane.

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The Jewish ChronicleThe Jewish Chronicle

Who is the Meir Kahane? The pro-Israel nationalist getting traction online

The speeches and writings of the Jewish extremist are dividing the pro-Israel community

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einnews.comeinnews.com

Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky praises Meir Kahane clip, setting off firestorm

… he was assassinated by an Egyptian-born American citizen in 1990, Kahane … eventually banned from running in elections, and was designated a terrorist … Shapira’s film ‘TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets …

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The Jewish Chronicle broke the news in on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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