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Israel Arrests Grandson of Infamous Jewish Extremist Meir Kahane

HeadlineAug 05, 2015

Israel authorities have also arrested Meir Ettinger, the grandson of Meir Kahane, for his “involvement and activities in extremist Jewish organizations.” Meir Kahane is considered the father of right-wing Jewish extremism. He founded Israel’s anti-Arab Kach political party, which called for the forced removal of all Palestinians. He was murdered in 1990.

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