Rabbi Meir Kahane, founder of the Jewish Defense League, reappeared before Israeli newsmen Tuesday as leader of a new movement, “Kach” (Like That!). The program parallels that of the Israeli JDL. It calls for organizing an anti-terror group, legislation banning missionary activities, fostering Arab emigration from Israel, Jewish religious education in all Israeli schools, support of the “not an inch” stance on Israeli withdrawal from the administered territories, and preparation for mass immigration.
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