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Controversy over Rabbi Dov Lando’s Zionism criticism

Overview

Newly released footage of Rabbi Dov Lando, the 96-year-old leader of Israel’s Lithuanian Haredi community and the Degel HaTorah faction, has sparked significant controversy. In the recording, which was made approximately 18 months ago, Lando criticized Zionism and the establishment of the State of Israel.

Lando suggested that the Zionist movement caused the Jewish people to suffer “disasters” and claimed that Zionism “caused the Arabs to hate us,” stating that Jews might have lived well under Arab rule. He further argued that spiritual protection for the Jewish people stems from Torah study rather than military strength, linking the deaths of soldiers to insufficient Torah learning.

As a key figure in the United Torah Judaism political alliance within the governing coalition, Lando’s remarks have drawn rebukes from Israeli politicians. The controversy highlights deep ideological divides regarding the legitimacy of the state and the role of military service as the country approaches legislative elections.

Entities

United Torah Judaism · Dov Lando · Degel HaTorah · Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Rabbi Dov Lando sparks controversy with criticism of Zionism

    Israeli ultra-Orthodox leader Rabbi Dov Lando has faced backlash after a video surfaced in which he criticizes Zionism, claiming the ideology has caused “disasters” for the Jewish people.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rabbi Dov Lando criticizes Zionism and military service

    Influential Haredi Rabbi Dov Lando criticized Zionism in recently aired footage, suggesting Arab rule might have been better for Jews and asserting that Torah study, not military power, protects the Jewish लोग.

Sources

bahamasspectator.com · barbadosgazette.com · international.sindonews.com · jamaicainquirer.com · matzav.com · newarab.com · riau1.com · senggang.republika.co.id · stvincenttribune.com