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Protests Against Israelis Escalate in Thailand, Chabad Centers Targeted

Protests against Israelis and Chabad institutions have intensified in Thailand, with a large demonstration planned in Phuket. Thai authorities have revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, head of Chabad in Thailand, citing misuse of his American passport after naturalization.

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What happened

01Protests against Israelis and Chabad institutions are escalating in Thailand, with a major demonstration planned in Phuket.
02Thai authorities have revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, head of Chabad in Thailand.
03Investigations are underway into companies and properties linked to Rabbi Kantor and his family.
04Protest organizers accuse Chabad institutions of illegal business activities and unlawful property ownership.
05Previous protests in September led to the cancellation of a large Rosh Hashanah meal for Israelis in Phuket.
06Chabad expressed regret over the citizenship revocation and is pursuing legal action.

Investigations into companies and properties linked to Kantor are ongoing. While initial probes into Chabad institutions have not substantiated broad claims of illegal activity, minor building violations were found. The situation has caused concern among the Jewish community and Israeli visitors.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original