TERRORIST
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PROFILES
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Kach and Kahane Chai
From: Patterns of Global Terrorism. United States Department of State Publication 10321
Description
Stated goal is to restore the biblical state of Israel. Kach (founded by
radical Israeli-American rabbi Meir Kahane) and its offshoot Kahane
Chai, which means "Kahane Lives," (founded by Meir Kahane's son Binyamin
following his father's assassination in the United States) were declared
to be terrorist organizations in March 1994 by the Israeli Cabinet under
the 1948 Terrorism Law. This followed the groups' statements in support
of Dr. Baruch Goldstein's attack in February 1994 on the al-Ibrahimi
Mosque - Goldstein was affiliated with Kach - and their verbal attacks on
the Israeli Government.
Activities
Organize protests against the Israeli Government. Harass and threaten
Palestinians in Hebron and the West Bank. Groups have threatened to
attack Arabs, Palestinians, and Israeli Government officials. They also
claimed responsibility for several shooting attacks on West Bank
Palestinians in which four persons were killed and two were wounded in
1993.
Strength
Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation
Israel and West Bank settlements, particularly Qiryat Arba' in Hebron.
External Aid
Receives support from Jewish people in the United States and Europe.
Created: 02/11/97
Last Updated: 02/11/97
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