Israel's Chief Rabbi declares Palestinians lack a distinct peoplehood and rights
Israel's Chief Rabbi David Yosef told an audience at West Jerusalem's Gush Katif Museum that Palestinians do not constitute a people and have no rights, also urging Jewish claims over Gaza and the West Bank.
Why it matters
The rabbi's extremist statements could inflame Israeli-Palestinian tensions and influence public discourse.
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Israel chief rabbiDavid YosefPalestiniansno rightsGaza destructionJewish settlementWest JerusalemGush Katif Museum
