Chabad Rabbi's Halachic Ruling on Cooperating with Arab Parties Sparks Outrage
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Chabad rabbi Gedalia Axelrod issued a religious ruling permitting lethal force against Jewish politicians cooperating with Arab parties, invoking the "din rodef" principle. The Chabad movement has distanced itself from Axelrod, stating his views are personal. Former security officials and MK Ofer Cassif have called for a police investigation into the rabbi for incitement to murder, citing concerns about political violence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Chabad rabbi Gedalia Axelrod issued a ruling permitting lethal force against Jewish politicians cooperating with Arab parties.
- Axelrod invoked the "din rodef" principle, previously used to justify the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
- The Chabad movement has distanced itself from Rabbi Axelrod, stating his ruling is a personal opinion.
- Former security officials and MK Ofer Cassif have called for a police investigation into Axelrod for incitement to murder.
- Axelrod stated he acted on his own initiative and does not regret his halachic ruling.
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