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Trump Holds Rare Anti-Zionist Rabbi Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a delegation of senior leaders from the Haredi and Chassidic Jewish communities at the White House, including rabbis from the Satmar sect, which is opposed to Zionism. This was a rare meeting—the first of its kind since 1979. The gathering was marked by the unexpected handshake between brothers Aharon and Zalman Leib Taitelbaum, who belong to two rival factions within the Satmar community, signaling a surprising unity among community leaders after decades of discord. The discussions covered issues facing the Haredi community, including education, tax benefits, housing, prison conditions, and the ongoing conflicts over military conscription of Haredi Jews in Israel. Some attendees expressed anti-Zionist views and opposition to the Israeli state, highlighting the diversity of opinions within the Jewish community. This reflects the U.S. administration’s support for various Jewish groups, despite differing perspectives on Zionism.
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