Kahane Chai
Noun: A militant, extremist organization founded by followers of Rabbi Meir Kahane after his assassination. It is designated as a terrorist group by several countries, including the United States and Israel. The group's stated goals historically included the defense of Jews, combating antisemitism, and the forcible establishment of a Jewish theocratic state in the biblical Land of Israel, which would involve the expulsion of Arab populations.
The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization. It is typically used in contexts discussing terrorism, Middle Eastern politics, Jewish extremism, and counter-terrorism. * The government added Kahane Chai to its list of designated foreign terrorist organizations. * Analysts discussed the ideological legacy of Kahane Chai and its influence on modern extremist groups.
- The name "Kahane Chai" translates from Hebrew as "Kahane Lives," signifying the continuation of Meir Kahane's ideology.
- The group is often discussed in conjunction with its predecessor, Kach, which was founded by Meir Kahane himself. Kahane Chai is considered its splinter successor.
- Kach (Proper Noun): The original political party and militant group founded by Meir Kahane, from which Kahane Chai splintered. Both are designated terrorist organizations.
- Kahanist (Noun/Adjective): Pertaining to the ideology of Meir Kahane or his followers. A supporter of this ideology.
- Terrorist organization
- Extremist group
- Militant faction
Note: These are descriptive synonyms, not name substitutes. "Kahane Chai" is the specific proper name.
- a terrorist organization founded for Jewish defense; fights antisemitism and hopes to restore the biblical state of Israel