King's Torah English Mtl.docx Apr 2026

Published in 2009 by Rabbis Yitzhak Shapira and Yosef Elitzur, "The King's Torah" is a controversial halakhic text arguing for the permissibility of killing non-Jews under certain circumstances, including civilians deemed a threat. The work, linked to radicalization within the West Bank settler movement, generated intense scrutiny regarding the potential incitement of violence against Palestinians. For a detailed analysis, visit Doha Institute . The King's Torah and the Killing of Palestinians