In what promises to be a heated exchange, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and right-wing commentator Candace Owens are set to face off on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" this Wednesday. The highly anticipated debate comes in the wake of a bitter public feud over Owens' statements that Boteach and others have condemned as blatantly antisemitic.
In a series of impassioned posts, Rabbi Boteach vowed to "destroy America's antisemite Candace Owens" and "eviscerate" her arguments.
At the heart of their dispute are Owens' controversial comments, including her invocation of the centuries-old blood libel against Jews and her provocative statements about Nazi Germany. Boteach has accused Owens of peddling "revolting Jew-hatred" and pledged to confront her directly on these issues.
The debate also touches on broader tensions within conservative media. Boteach didn't hold back when criticizing Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire and Owens' former employer, accusing him of profiting from and then abandoning the controversy surrounding Owens.
Adding fuel to the fire is the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Owens' characterization of Israel's actions as "genocide" has drawn sharp rebuke from Boteach and others, further intensifying their clash.
As Wednesday approaches, anticipation builds for what is sure to be a contentious and emotionally charged debate. Viewers can expect a no-holds-barred confrontation over antisemitism, media responsibility, and the limits of acceptable discourse in the public sphere.
* Newsrael contributed to this article.