US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Summary
A National Conservatism conference is taking place in Jerusalem, bringing together far-right figures from Israel, Europe, and the United States. The event features controversial speakers including Israeli politicians, European nationalists with allegations of antisemitism, and American Christian nationalist figures.Key Facts
- The NatCon conference is held in Jerusalem and includes far-right speakers from Israel, Europe, and the U.S.
- Sebastian Gorka, linked to the Trump administration’s anti-terrorism team, was initially scheduled to speak but later canceled due to scheduling conflicts.
- Israeli participants include Bezalel Smotrich, a finance minister labeled an extremist by some, and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, who has made controversial statements about Gaza.
- European figures include Hans-Georg Maaßen, former head of Germany’s domestic intelligence, facing accusations related to antisemitic language, and Harald Vilimsky from Austria's far-right Freedom Party.
- Vilimsky has helped improve relations between his party, with historical ties to former Nazis, and the Israeli government despite criticism.
- The American group includes William Wolfe, a Christian nationalist advocating for policies to maintain a white Christian majority, and Jonathan Keeperman, known for running a far-right online persona.
- Experts note many attendees see Israel as a model for creating exclusive nationalist states.
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