Israeli rabbi issues religious ruling sanctioning killing of politicians who back Arab parties

Rabbi Gedalya Axelrod, former head of Haifa Rabbinical Court, issued a handwritten ruling invoking din rodef, a doctrine permitting lethal force against those deemed a threat, targeting Jewish politicians who support a government backed by Arab parties. The ruling, reported by Haaretz, escalates religious rhetoric into explicit incitement, though its practical impact is uncertain. This marks a dangerous precedent in Israeli political discourse, potentially fueling extremism and political violence.

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