Religious Zionist Rabbis Respond to Rabbi Lando’s Criticism of Religious Soldiers

First reported by Srugim · 1 day ago

What happened

Religious Zionist rabbis convened to respond to Rabbi Dov Lando’s harsh criticism of Religious Zionist IDF soldiers, emphasizing unity and restraint. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Lando’s remarks and expressed full support for the soldiers. Blue and White leader Benny Gantz criticized the government’s leadership and called for political change.

• 01Rabbi Dov Lando accused Religious Zionist soldiers of inciting murder and fighting for state honor, sparking controversy.
• 02Leading Religious Zionist rabbis met and urged love, caution in speech, and support for IDF soldiers.
• 03Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich avoided direct criticism of Lando, promoting restraint during Tisha B’Av.
• 04Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned Lando’s remarks and praised all IDF soldiers’ service.
• 05Blue and White leader Benny Gantz linked the issue to government leadership and called for a new Zionist coalition.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew19 minutes ago

Religious Zionist Rabbis Respond to Rabbi Lando’s Criticism of Religious Soldiers

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Defends Rabbi Dov Lando Amid Controversy Over Remarks on Religious Zionists and IDF Soldiers

Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago

Netanyahu Condemns Rabbi Lando's Comments, Supporters Clarify Intent

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Senior Rabbi Condemns Haredi Leader's Remarks Calling IDF Actions 'Murder'

YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Rabbi Dov Lando Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Religious Soldiers Amid Backlash

MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Rabbi Lando Defends Controversial Remarks on Religious Zionists Amid Political Backlash

N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

Rabbi Lando Defends Controversial Remarks on Religious Zionists Amid Political Backlash

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

Rabbi Lando Clarifies Remarks on Religious Zionist IDF Soldiers Amid Controversy

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

Rabbi Dov Lando Clarifies Remarks Amid Controversy Over Criticism of Religious Zionism

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

Rabbi Dov Lando Responds to Controversy Over Comments on Religious Zionist Soldiers

SrugimRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Sephardic Rabbis Condemn Rabbi Lando's Remarks Against Religious Zionists and IDF Soldiers

SrugimRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

Rabbi Dov Lando Addresses Controversy Over Remarks on National-Religious Community

SrugimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Netanyahu's Circle Condemns Official Release of Rabbi Lando's Controversial Remarks

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Condemns Degel HaTorah Leader's Criticism of Religious Zionist Soldiers

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Rabbi Lando Sparks Political Firestorm with Accusations Against National-Religious Community

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Rabbi Lando Sparks Political Firestorm with Accusations Against Religious Zionists

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Condemns Rabbi Lando's Attack on Religious Zionists Only After Political Threats

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Netanyahu Supports IDF Soldiers Amid Controversy Over Rabbi Lando's Comments on Religious Zionists

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Degel HaTorah Strongly Rebukes Netanyahu for Rejecting Rabbi Lando's Criticism of Religious Zionists

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Haredi Party Criticizes Netanyahu for Condemning Rabbi Lando's Remarks on Religious Zionists

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