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The Kach party, a radical Orthodox Jewish, religious Zionist political entity, was established in Israel in 1971 by Rabbi Meir Kahane.
Answer: True
The Kach party was founded in Israel in 1971 by Rabbi Meir Kahane, operating as a radical Orthodox Jewish, religious Zionist political entity.
Rabbi Meir Kahane immigrated to Israel in September 1971, initially declaring his intention to focus on Jewish educational initiatives.
Answer: True
Meir Kahane's immigration to Israel occurred in September 1971, with his stated initial purpose being the advancement of Jewish education.
The party's name, 'Kach,' was adopted following the 1984 election victory and was derived from the Irgun motto 'Rak Kach'.
Answer: True
The party adopted the name 'Kach' after the 1984 election, taking it from the Irgun's motto, 'Rak Kach,' which translates to 'Only thus'.
In 1980, Meir Kahane received a prison sentence for his participation in a plot to execute an act of provocation on the Temple Mount.
Answer: True
Meir Kahane was sentenced to prison in 1980 for his involvement in a plan to carry out a provocative act on the Temple Mount.
Meir Kahane was assassinated in New York City on November 5, 1990.
Answer: True
Rabbi Meir Kahane was assassinated in New York City on November 5, 1990, following a speech.
In what year did Rabbi Meir Kahane immigrate to Israel?
Answer: 1971
Rabbi Meir Kahane immigrated to Israel in the year 1971.
From what source was the political party's name, "Kach," derived?
Answer: It was derived from the Irgun motto 'Rak Kach'.
The party's name, "Kach," was derived from the Irgun motto "Rak Kach," meaning "Only thus."
What specific legal matter resulted in Meir Kahane's six-month prison sentence in 1980?
Answer: Planning an act of provocation on the Temple Mount.
Meir Kahane's 1980 prison sentence was a consequence of his involvement in a plan to execute a provocative act on the Temple Mount.
In which city was Meir Kahane assassinated?
Answer: New York City
Meir Kahane was assassinated in New York City.
What is the literal translation of the Hebrew word "Kach," from which the party derived its name?
Answer: Thus
The Hebrew word "Kach" translates to "Thus."
What is the significance of the motto "Rak Kach" in relation to the Kach party?
Answer: It was the motto of the Irgun, from which the Kach party derived its name.
The motto "Rak Kach," meaning "Only thus," was originally associated with the Irgun, and the Kach party adopted it as its own.
The stated ideology of the Kach party was primarily focused on secular humanism and international cooperation.
Answer: False
The Kach party's ideology was rooted in a Jewish-Orthodox-nationalist framework, not secular humanism or international cooperation.
Meir Kahane's legislative proposals presented in the Knesset included measures such as revoking citizenship for non-Jews and prohibiting interfaith marriages.
Answer: True
Key legislative proposals by Meir Kahane in the Knesset included the revocation of citizenship for non-Jews and the prohibition of marriages between Jews and Gentiles.
Kach's proposed policy regarding Arabs residing within Israel was to grant them the right of residence as non-citizens, with personal but not national rights.
Answer: True
Kach proposed that Arabs within Israel be granted residency rights as non-citizens, possessing personal rights but not national rights.
Kach's economic proposals advocated for a five-day work week and a free economy with minimal government regulation.
Answer: True
Economically, Kach proposed a five-day work week and a free market system with minimal governmental oversight.
Kach's platform included a proposal to terminate all political, cultural, and social relations with Germany and Austria.
Answer: True
A component of Kach's platform was the cessation of all political, cultural, and social ties with Germany and Austria.
Kach advocated for the immediate annexation of all territories considered part of Israel and for unlimited Jewish settlement throughout the land.
Answer: True
Kach called for the immediate annexation of all Israeli territories and for unrestricted Jewish settlement therein.
Kach's proposals included granting the military broad authority to engage attackers and expelling entire villages associated with terrorists.
Answer: True
Kach proposed empowering the military to shoot attackers and to expel entire villages identified as harboring terrorists.
Kach proposed a strict definition of a Jew, limited to those born to a Jewish mother or converted according to authentic Halakha, excluding Reform conversions.
Answer: True
Kach's definition of a Jew was exclusive, requiring birth to a Jewish mother or conversion according to authentic Halakha, thereby excluding Reform conversions.
Kach's policy proposal for the Temple Mount involved transferring sovereignty to the Rabbinate and facilitating Jewish prayer.
Answer: True
Kach proposed transferring sovereignty of the Temple Mount to the Rabbinate and enabling Jewish prayer there.
The Kach party's economic platform included a strong advocacy for prioritizing Jewish labor.
Answer: True
Prioritizing Jewish labor was a significant component of the Kach party's economic platform.
What was the foundational ideology of the Kach party, as articulated in the provided sources?
Answer: Jewish-Orthodox-nationalist ideology
The Kach party was founded upon Rabbi Meir Kahane's Jewish-Orthodox-nationalist ideology, which later became known as Kahanism.
Which of the following proposals was NOT attributed to Meir Kahane during his tenure in the Knesset?
Answer: Establishing a secular state with equal rights for all religions.
Establishing a secular state with equal rights for all religions was not among Meir Kahane's legislative proposals; his platform was decidedly theocratic and exclusionary.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the status of Arabs residing within Israel?
Answer: Right of residence as non-citizens with personal but no national rights.
Kach proposed that Arabs residing in Israel be granted the right of residence as non-citizens, possessing personal rights but not national rights.
According to Kach's economic proposals, what was their stance on the standard work week and the extent of government regulation?
Answer: A five-day work week and a free economy with minimal regulation.
Kach's economic proposals advocated for a five-day work week and a free economy characterized by minimal government regulation.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the Temple Mount?
Answer: To transfer sovereignty to the Rabbinate and build a synagogue.
Kach proposed transferring sovereignty of the Temple Mount to the Rabbinate and constructing a synagogue there.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the expulsion of terrorists and their associated villages?
Answer: To expel the entire village of any terrorist, including stone-throwers.
Kach proposed expelling entire villages of terrorists, including those who engaged in stone-throwing, and granting the army authority to shoot attackers.
What was Kach's proposed policy for defining Jewish identity?
Answer: One born to a Jewish mother or converted according to authentic halakha.
Kach proposed defining Jewish identity strictly as being born to a Jewish mother or converted according to authentic Halakha.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning budgetary allocations to the Arab sector in Israel?
Answer: To divert funds to support Jewish underprivileged communities.
Kach proposed diverting significant budgetary funds from the Arab sector to support underprivileged Jewish communities.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning intermarriage between Jews and Gentiles?
Answer: It should be forbidden by law.
Kach proposed that intermarriage between Jews and Gentiles be legally forbidden.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the United Nations?
Answer: To withdraw from the UN to stop humiliation.
Kach proposed withdrawing from the United Nations, viewing it as a source of humiliation for Israel.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning payments from the National Insurance Institute for Arab children?
Answer: To transfer payments for Arab children to the Jewish Agency and make payments only to Jews.
Kach proposed transferring National Insurance Institute payments for Arab children to the Jewish Agency, restricting such payments exclusively to Jews.
What was the proposed policy of Kach concerning the automatic death penalty?
Answer: An automatic death penalty for every Arab terrorist caught.
Kach proposed an automatic death penalty specifically for every Arab terrorist apprehended.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the press and media reporting?
Answer: To strictly enforce freedom of the press with obligations for truthful reporting.
Kach proposed strictly enforcing freedom of the press, mandating truthful reporting and prohibiting boycotts of events.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning Jews residing in countries such as Syria, Yemen, and Ethiopia?
Answer: To establish a special office to coordinate protests and pressures worldwide for their welfare.
Kach proposed establishing a dedicated office to coordinate global protests and pressures aimed at improving the welfare of Jews in countries like Syria, Yemen, and Ethiopia.
What was Kach's proposed policy concerning the Histadrut (General Organization of Workers in Israel)?
Answer: To limit it to being a union only and require it to sell off its holdings.
Kach proposed limiting the Histadrut to its function as a labor union and mandating the divestment of its holdings.
Kach secured its first seat in the Israeli Knesset during the 1973 elections.
Answer: False
Kach did not win a seat in the 1973 elections; its first Knesset representation was achieved in the 1984 elections.
The Israeli Supreme Court overturned the disqualification of Kach from the 1984 elections, suggesting amendments to the relevant electoral law.
Answer: True
The Supreme Court reversed the Central Elections Committee's decision to disqualify Kach for the 1984 elections, noting that the law did not explicitly permit barring parties on grounds of racism but recommended legislative changes.
Other Knesset members frequently engaged in direct debates with Meir Kahane, actively seeking to counter his arguments.
Answer: False
Contrary to engaging in debates, other Knesset members often boycotted Meir Kahane's speeches, leaving him to address an empty parliament.
Meir Kahane frequently employed the term "Hellenists" in a derogatory manner when referring to other Knesset members.
Answer: True
Meir Kahane often used the term "Hellenists" pejoratively to describe other members of the Knesset, referencing ancient Jews who assimilated into Greek culture.
In the 1973 elections, the party participated under the name "The League List," failing to secure any parliamentary seats.
Answer: True
The party ran as "The League List" in the 1973 elections but did not win any seats.
In which electoral cycle did the Kach party first achieve representation in the Israeli Knesset?
Answer: 1984
Kach first secured a seat in the Israeli Knesset following the 1984 general elections.
What was the ruling of the Israeli Supreme Court concerning Kach's disqualification from the 1984 elections?
Answer: It reversed the disqualification, suggesting the law be amended.
The Israeli Supreme Court reversed Kach's disqualification for the 1984 elections, recommending amendments to the electoral law.
What was the typical reaction of most other Knesset members to Meir Kahane's speeches?
Answer: They boycotted his speeches, leaving him to speak to an empty parliament.
Most Knesset members typically reacted to Meir Kahane's speeches by boycotting them, leaving him to speak to an empty parliament.
What specific term did Meir Kahane employ pejoratively when referring to fellow Knesset members?
Answer: Hellenists
Meir Kahane pejoratively referred to other Knesset members as "Hellenists."
What was the electoral performance of Kach in the 1977 Israeli legislative elections?
Answer: Received 4,396 votes (0.3%).
In the 1977 Israeli legislative elections, Kach received 4,396 votes, representing 0.3% of the total vote.
What was the outcome for Kach in the 1988 Israeli legislative elections?
Answer: It was banned from running.
Kach was prohibited from participating in the 1988 Israeli legislative elections.
Kach was barred from participating in the 1988 Israeli legislative elections due to its designation as an inactive party.
Answer: False
Kach was barred from the 1988 elections not because it was inactive, but due to a revised Knesset Elections Law that prohibited parties inciting racism.
In 1994, Kach and its splinter group, Kahane Chai, were officially banned by the Israeli cabinet under anti-terrorism legislation.
Answer: True
The Israeli cabinet banned both Kach and Kahane Chai in 1994 under anti-terrorism laws, following statements made in support of Baruch Goldstein's massacre.
The Kach party and its associated groups are officially designated as terrorist organizations by several nations, including the United States, Canada, and Japan.
Answer: True
Kach and its associated groups are recognized as terrorist organizations by the United States, Canada, and Japan, among other entities.
The estimated core membership of Kach and its associated groups exceeds 500 individuals.
Answer: False
The core membership of Kach and its associated groups is estimated to be fewer than 100 people.
Following Kach's election, an amendment to the Knesset Elections Law was enacted, prohibiting parties that incite racism or deny Israel's character as the state of the Jewish people.
Answer: True
An amendment to the Knesset Elections Law was passed after Kach's election, specifically prohibiting parties whose objectives or actions included denying Israel's Jewish character or inciting racism.
The court upheld Kach's disqualification from the 1988 elections, citing that the party's actions and aims were "manifestly racist."
Answer: True
The court upheld Kach's disqualification for the 1988 elections, stating that the party's aims and actions were "manifestly racist."
The Sicarii terrorist group was established in 1989 by Kach activists as a protest against the party's electoral ban.
Answer: True
The Sicarii terrorist group was formed in 1989 by Kach activists as a means to protest the party's electoral disqualification.
The U.S. State Department removed Kach from its list of terrorist organizations in 2022, citing the group's inactivity.
Answer: True
In May 2022, the U.S. State Department delisted Kach as a terrorist organization, attributing this decision to the group's inactivity.
What was the official reason for Kach's disqualification from participating in the 1988 Israeli legislative elections?
Answer: Due to a revised law prohibiting parties inciting racism.
Kach was barred from the 1988 elections due to a revised Knesset Elections Law that prohibited parties inciting racism.
What specific event precipitated the outright ban of Kach and its affiliate Kahane Chai in 1994?
Answer: Statements supporting Baruch Goldstein's massacre.
The ban on Kach and Kahane Chai in 1994 was directly precipitated by statements made in support of Baruch Goldstein's massacre.
Which nations and international entities have officially designated Kach as a terrorist organization?
Answer: Israel, Canada, Japan, and the United States.
Kach and its associated groups are designated as terrorist organizations by Israel, Canada, Japan, and the United States.
What is the approximate core membership size of Kach and its affiliated groups?
Answer: Fewer than 100 people
The core membership of Kach and its associated groups is estimated to be fewer than 100 individuals.
What was the intended purpose of the amendment to the Knesset Elections Law enacted subsequent to Kach's election?
Answer: To prohibit parties that deny Israel's democratic character or incite racism.
The amendment to the Knesset Elections Law was intended to prohibit parties that deny Israel's democratic character or incite racism.
What activities were undertaken by the Sicarii terrorist group, which was formed by Kach activists?
Answer: Arson and graffiti attacks against left-wing figures.
The Sicarii terrorist group, formed by Kach activists, engaged in activities such as arson and graffiti attacks targeting left-wing figures.
What justification did the U.S. State Department provide for removing Kach from its list of terrorist organizations in May 2022?
Answer: The party had become inactive.
The U.S. State Department cited the inactivity of Kach as the reason for its removal from the list of terrorist organizations in May 2022.
What specific actions did the U.S. State Department cite as justification for designating Kach as a terrorist organization?
Answer: Using explosives or firearms with intent to endanger safety or cause damage.
The U.S. State Department cited actions such as using explosives or firearms with intent to endanger safety or cause damage as justification for designating Kach as a terrorist organization.
The modern political party Otzma Yehudit maintains no discernible connection to Kahanist ideology or former Kach adherents.
Answer: False
Otzma Yehudit is recognized as a Kahanist political party, comprising many former followers of Kach, including prominent figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Following Meir Kahane's assassination, the party experienced a schism, with his son, Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane, assuming leadership of the faction designated as "Kahane Chai."
Answer: True
After Meir Kahane's death, the party divided, with his son, Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane, leading the faction known as "Kahane Chai."
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane and his wife were killed in 2000, subsequent to his conviction for sedition related to advocating violence against Arabs.
Answer: True
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane and his wife were killed in December 2000, following his conviction for sedition due to advocating violence against Arabs.
The contemporary political party Otzma Yehudit is characterized by its association with which ideology and former political figures?
Answer: Kahanism, including former Kach followers like Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Otzma Yehudit is identified as a Kahanist party, with many of its members being former followers of Kach, such as Itamar Ben-Gvir.
What fate befell Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane, the son of Meir Kahane?
Answer: He was killed in a Palestinian ambush after being convicted for sedition.
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane was killed in a Palestinian ambush after being convicted for sedition related to advocating violence against Arabs.