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Israel Online · Oct 29, 2026

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Thailand Revokes Citizenship of Chief Chabad Rabbi After More Than 30 Years Thailand's prime minister and interior minister have reportedly signed an order revoking the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the country's chief Chabad emissary, who has served the Jewish community since 1993. Authorities claim Kantor continued using his American passport after becoming a Thai citizen, allegedly violating local law. Chabad Thailand expressed disappointment and said it is pursuing legal channels to challenge the decision. All Chabad centers across Thailand remain open and operating normally. Join Israel online

*Thailand Revokes Citizenship of Chief Chabad Rabbi After More Than 30 Years* Thailand's prime minister and interior minister have reportedly signed an order revoking the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the country's chief Chabad emissary, who has served the Jewish community since 1993. Authorities claim Kantor continued using his American passport after becoming a Thai citizen, allegedly violating local law. Chabad Thailand expressed disappointment and said it is pursuing legal channels to challenge the decision. *All Chabad centers across Thailand remain open and operating normally.* *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DBukXZYflhTLP3ziAz7WXC

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