Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a detailed condemnation of Rabbi Landau's remarks against religious Zionist soldiers, calling them 'appalling' and specifically urging the Torah world to back all IDF soldiers — religious, secular, and Haredi — who risk their lives for the country, according to Eli Hirsman (N12).
The Zioneer reported earlier on Monday that Netanyahu had rejected the remarks. This report from N12 journalist Eli Hirsman provides a fuller quote in which the prime minister explicitly addresses the Torah world, broadening the rebuttal beyond the religious Zionist community. Rabbi Landau had earlier accused religious Zionists of forcing soldiers into wars for national honor, calling the resulting deaths 'real murder,' as The Zioneer reported. Netanyahu's statement, which also praises the sacrifice of all soldiers — religious, secular, and Haredi — appears aimed at containing internal fissures over military service and Haredi enlistment.
3 developments
- StrongRabbi Dov Landau condemns protests against IDF draft at Torah gathering
- DevelopingDegel HaTorah Party Rebukes PM for Condemning Rabbi Landau's Remarks
- StrongNetanyahu says arrests and jail deter Haredi enlistment, suggests temporary pause in drafting
- StrongIDF: All Haredim must enlist; army will not invite Rabbi Levenstein to integration talks
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