Rabbi Dov Landau escalated his criticism of the Israeli state and religious Zionism, saying the 'knitted kippot' who enforce army service are 'wicked' and that wars are waged for state honor, not just salvation, according to a report by journalist Eli Hirshman.
Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading Haredi rabbi, continued his sharp criticism of the Israeli state and religious Zionism in a new statement reported Sunday evening by journalist Eli Hirshman. Landau said that 'the decrees are from someone else; the wicked are here, what can be done? There are wicked people. I am talking about the knitted kippot who force going to the army.' He added that 'they wage wars not only for salvation, but for the honor of the state.' Earlier this evening, The Zioneer reported on similar remarks by Landau in which he described the wars as 'literal murder.' The comments come amid ongoing tensions over Haredi military service exemptions and the government's efforts to legislate a new draft law. Landau's statements have drawn criticism from religious Zionist leaders and lawmakers.
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- StrongRabbi Dov Landau condemns protests against IDF draft at Torah gathering
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