The article discusses Menachem Begin's principled stand against Meir Kahane, highlighting the dangers of extremist ideologies within Israeli politics. Begin signed an arrest warrant for Kahane, who proposed expelling Palestinians and banning inter-ethnic relationships. This context contrasts sharply with contemporary acceptance of similar ideas, as reflected in Netanyahu's favorable reaction to Donald Trump's recent proposals promoting serious shifts in policy towards Palestinians. The article underscores the shift toward extremist views in Israel over the past decades, marked by a troubling acceptance of dehumanization and the concept of forcible displacement.
Menachem Begin, the historic Israeli prime minister, expressed significant concerns about Meir Kahane's dangerous ideology, ultimately signing an arrest warrant against him despite personal conviction.
Netanyahu's celebration of Trump's proposal indicates the shift towards more extreme views in Israeli politics, reflecting a decades-long dehumanization of Palestinians by the right-wing.
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