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Naftali Bennett's ally questions Israel's statehood
The leaked statements by the leader of the Israeli Haredi movement, Rabbi Dov Landau, sparked widespread controversy after he criticized religious Zionism and the Israeli military. He expressed that the establishment of the State of Israel was not a necessity, and that governance by the United Nations or Arab nations might have been better. Landau emphasized that the creation of Israel increased Arab hostility and brought about disasters. He described the secular state as "a state of disbelief and heresy," asserting that the Haredi community is primarily protected by religious study rather than military power. He also argued that some Israeli forces are killed because their rabbis teach distorted Torah, and that military operations are carried out for "the dignity of the state" rather than to save lives. Reactions from opposition leaders were angry, with some accusing the statements of being anti-Zionist. The remarks also reflect internal tensions within the Israeli coalition regarding the country's identity and its military and religious commitments, as elections approach.
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