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Netanyahu condemns Rabbi’s “combat murder” claim amid Haredi draft protests

7/20/2026

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Rabbi Dov Lando called the IDF’s religious soldiers’ combat murder, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to condemn the remarks and affirm gratitude for all soldiers.
Degel Hatorah warned officials not to attack Rabbi Dov Lando, while Rabbi Dov Lando earlier urged Haredi students to refuse IDF drafting orders based on a historic exemption.
Haredi protesters displayed signs urging U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene and stop their conscription into army.

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Rabbi Dov Lando called the IDF’s religious soldiers’ combat murder, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to condemn the remarks and affirm gratitude for all soldiers.
Degel Hatorah warned officials not to attack Rabbi Dov Lando, while Rabbi Dov Lando earlier urged Haredi students to refuse IDF drafting orders based on a historic exemption.
Haredi protesters displayed signs urging U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene and stop their conscription into army.