Rabbi Landau accused religious Zionists (the 'knitted kippot') of forcing soldiers into wars for national honor, calling the resulting deaths 'real murder,' according to Eli Hirsman (N12). He added that 'the wicked are here, what can be done,' referring to those who compel military service.
Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading Haredi figure, escalated his attack on the religious Zionist community Sunday evening, calling wars fought for national honor 'real murder' (report by Eli Hirsman, N12). The new statement follows a series of earlier remarks in which Landau labeled religious Zionists who enforce army service as 'wicked' and accused them of waging wars not for salvation but for state honor.
The Zioneer's initial report at 20:24 Jerusalem, citing Amit Segal (N12), quoted Landau calling the consequences of such wars 'literal murder.' Within the same hour, further details from Eli Hirsman (N12) showed Landau repeatedly using the term 'real murder' and identifying the 'wicked' as the 'knitted kippot' who compel military service. The consistency of the reporting across N12 sources indicates a sustained campaign of criticism by the rabbi.
Landau's comments come amid a broader debate over Haredi military service and the role of religious Zionism in Israeli society. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the issue has sparked political exchanges, including a clash between Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and pundit Itamar Fleisher. It remains unclear whether Landau's remarks reflect a coordinated Haredi position or a personal view, and no response from religious Zionist leaders has been reported yet.
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- StrongRabbi Dov Landau condemns protests against IDF draft at Torah gathering
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