Rabbi Landau's Anti-Zionist Remarks Spark Political Controversy

Rabbi Dov Landau, a prominent figure in the Lithuanian Haredi movement, sparked controversy after expressing anti-Zionist views during a private session. The 96-year-old rabbi criticized Zionism, religious Zionism, and the Israeli army, stating that he would prefer the region remained under UN or Arab administration. He also blamed Zionism for exacerbating Arab hostility towards Jews and criticized the secular society's lack of connection to Judaism. His remarks have drawn condemnation from Israeli politicians, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, and Avigdor Lieberman, who argue that no Zionist party should join a government with a party holding such views.