Haaretz’s ideological mission: Dismantling the Jewish state

 (JNS) Less than three weeks before the Oct. 7 massacre, the Israeli daily Haaretz announced its break with the Zionist creed. Its editor-in-chief, Aluf Benn, penned a piece just before Yom Kippur eve, entitled “Jewish and Democratic? It’s Time to Erase the Word Jewish."

The paper’s regular Hebrew readers were probably not all that surprised. After all, many variations on this theme have appeared in the periodical’s opinion pages, and its aversion to nationalism and religion, as well as its infatuation with the local version of globalist ideology-the idea of a non-national, so-called “state of all its citizens"-were well known. But never before had the editor himself announced the paper’s desire to dismantle the Jewish state and put an end to the Zionist enterprise.

The editorial board must have thought that an international audience was not yet ready for the revelation, and so the English edition softened the title, cloaking Benn’s declaration in some warm Yiddishkeit. It read: “On Yom Kippur, Facing the Question: Where Is Israel Headed?"

Rav Landau Now Against Protests while Rav Hirsch Has become More Radicalized and Supports Paralyzing Israel with Protests

 

A rare public disagreement has emerged between two of the most influential leaders of Israel’s Lithuanian-Haredi community over how to respond to the government’s military conscription policies.

Rabbi Dov Lando has urged followers to avoid street demonstrations, saying public protests are not the traditional approach of the Haredi community and can damage its public image.

His comments come just days after fellow senior rabbinic leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch expressed support for a large protest convoy opposing the proposed draft law and the arrests of yeshiva students accused of evading military service.

Speaking during a meeting with yeshiva leaders in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Lando said the community’s primary response should be increased dedication to Torah study rather than public demonstrations, describing spiritual commitment as the strongest answer to the current challenges.

The meeting was originally convened to discuss a recent fundraising mission to the United States to help offset reductions in government funding for yeshivas. During his remarks, Rabbi Lando also said Jewish communities abroad understand the central role of Torah study in Israel and have increased their financial support for the country’s yeshivas.

Like Satmar/Neturei Karta ...Mamdani Reaffirms Opposition to Israel as Jewish State

 

 Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support Israel being defined as a Jewish state if it privileges one religion over another, while also condemning rising antisemitism in New York City during an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that aired Sunday.
Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” Karl asked Mamdani whether he supports Israel as a Jewish state.

“I’ve said time and again that I support the state of Israel as a state with equal rights,” Mamdani said. Pressed specifically on whether he supports Israel as a Jewish state, he replied: “I believe that any state that privileges one religion over the other is one that I can’t tell you I support, whether it be Israel or Saudi Arabia or anywhere else.”

Mamdani said his position is rooted in a belief that all people should enjoy equal rights regardless of religion. Asked about the Democratic Socialists of America’s opposition to a two-state solution, he declined to endorse one, saying instead that he supports “equal rights for all people.”

Karl also asked whether there is room in the Democratic Party for candidates who support Israel and U.S. military aid to the country. Mamdani responded that Democratic voters have increasingly opposed U.S. funding for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and said party leaders should listen to those concerns.

During the interview, Karl questioned Mamdani about rising antisemitism in New York City. Mamdani acknowledged that antisemitism has increased, noting that although Jews make up a minority of the city’s population, they continue to account for a majority of reported hate-crime victims.

“That’s something that’s unacceptable,” Mamdani said. “It’s something that we will never come to see as if it is a part of life.”

Karl also asked Mamdani about a Brooklyn coffee shop that refused to serve Rep. Dan Goldman because of the congressman’s support for Israel. While saying he has political disagreements with Goldman, Mamdani said the coffee shop’s actions “go beyond” legitimate political criticism.

Gerer Chasssidm Getting Frustrated With the Gerer Leadership who are protesting Against the Draft

 

‎TV presenter Avri Gilad publishes a post written by a Gur Hassid, whom he describes as a close friend, who chose to write anonymously for fear of being hurt. 

The writer harshly criticizes the leadership of the Gur Hasidism and the protests over the issue of conscription, and claims that the ultra-Orthodox public is undergoing a process of incitement, hatred, and extremism. ‎

‎"Our pillars are morally collapsing," writes the Chassid, who described his surroundings as "hate machines" and added that if he had been younger he might have found himself participating in demonstrations out of brainwashing.

 He concluded his remarks with the sentence: "I wish I could just leave everything, it's like being held captive by Hamas." ‎

‎ Avri Gilad added clarification that the name was a pseudonym, in order to protect the identity of the author, and pledged that he was a true Gur follower and a close friend

Dramatic Footage of the moments of an arrest of a Car Thief near Jerusalem

 

 Over the weekend, Israel Border Police detectives from the Mateh Yehuda station were operating in the Route 1 area, following a report received about a vehicle that had been  stolen shortly beforehand from the Gan Yavne area and was making its way toward Jerusalem.  

Upon receiving the report, the detectives positioned themselves along the route with the assistance of additional police patrol cars, and identified the stolen vehicle near the Hemed Interchange. The detectives began covert surveillance of the vehicle while preparing operationally to stop it.  

Shortly afterward, in a traffic jam created by a deliberate block by one of the police patrol cars, the detectives got out of their vehicle and approached the car to arrest the suspect. The suspect barricaded himself inside the vehicle and refused to open the doors, and as a result the detectives had to break one of the vehicle’s windows and complete his arrest.  

The suspect, a 43-year-old resident of the territories from Tulkarem, who was in Israel without the permits required by law, was taken for questioning at the Mateh Yehuda station of the Israel Border Police Jerusalem. His detention was extended by the court, and the vehicle is expected to be returned to its owner soon.  

Footage of the moments of the arrest,

Chilonim giving the Chardeim of Bnei-Brak some of their own medicine and they don't like it one bit!

Note: Read from Emailim Batorah below on the protests!

Secular protesters have blocked Rabbi Kahaneman Street in Bnei Brak in response to the Haredi demonstrations and road disruptions.

The counter-protest adds another layer of tension as the draft crisis spills into the  streets.

Police remain on alert as both sides face off.

Clashes have broken out at the entrance to Bnei Brak between Haredi protesters and demonstrators protesting draft evasion.

The confrontation comes  as tensions over the military draft continue to escalate on the streets.

Police are at the scene as the situation develops.

 Dozens of people are now walking on foot with children and  suitcases because of the protests and road blockages.

The disruptions are now directly affecting daily life across the city.

 Dozens of people are now walking on foot with children and  suitcases because of the protests and road blockages.The disruptions are now directly affecting daily life across the city.

From Emailim Batorah 

הלכה למעשה YOU MAY TEAR OFF HIS PANTS, BEAT HIM BLACK & BLUE & BREAK ALL HIS BONES (if this is what it takes)  According to Halacha*, if someone unlawfully obstructs you from engaging in your livelihood (e.g., by illegally blocking traffic) and causes you financial harm**, there is a Halacha of עביד אינש דינא לנפשיה: you may take the law into your own hands. You may do to him whatever is necessary to stop him from causing you financial harm. You may even beat him and tear off his pants, or hire goons, or call Goyishe/Tzyoini police to do the job for you.  בבא קמא כ"ז ע"ב*   'שו"ע חו"מ ד ** --  ערוה"ש --וכ"ש נזקי הגוף

Trump the hypocrite Launches Strikes against Iran but doesn't Want Israel to do the same!

 U.S. Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hormuz Attack

The U.S. military launched a new  and larger round of airstrikes against Iranian targets on Saturday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked another commercial vessel, the MT Kiku, in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior U.S. official.

The strikes targeted Iranian air defenses, drone storage sites, cruise missiles, targeting radars, mine-laying capabilities, and surface-to-air missile systems.

“Iran had a chance to stop shooting, and they didn’t take it,” the official told Fox News. “Instead, they attacked another ship in Hormuz this morning.”

Pearl the "Dangerous" Bubbie from Williamsburg! Claims that " Holocaust victims were responsible for their own deaths"

 

It has now been thirteen days since Frieda Vizel posted her interview with “Dangerous Pearl.”

 I debated whether to ignore it or address it on my forum. But when a very close relative of Pearl reached out to me and took the trouble to email me privately — writing, 

“L’maan Hashem, someone must respond to her ridiculous assertions about the Holocaust, the family is mortified” —

and when I saw that the interview had already accumulated over 107,000 views in just thirteen days, I realized I could not remain silent.

I call her “dangerous” not as an insult, but because of Frieda Vizel’s very own warnings!

In another video titled “Everyone Is Talking About Jews,” Frieda openly acknowledges:

• At 4:39 — her work (Frieda's) is “reaching antisemites,” so she must be “mindful of her content because of the climate.”

• At 4:19 — she must publish “with discretion, with care.”

• At 10:35 — she must think twice before speaking because “the antisemites are going to take this out of context.”

Given all that, the obvious question is: Why did she publish this interview with Pearl — knowing full well that antisemites will seize on every word?

Frieda explains that she admires Pearl’s “courage,” saying Pearl knows her views are harshly judged and will make her unpopular, yet she shares them anyway. Frieda adds that what she and Pearl share is “deep convictions even when the world doesn’t agree,” which she finds admirable.

Let’s examine that.

Frieda Vizel grew up in Kiryas Yoel, married, had a child, and later left the community. Today she gives tours in Williamsburg and conducts interviews. Her English has improved significantly — her first language is Yiddish — but I often hear her use sophisticated English words that simply do not fit the context. And I genuinely believe she does not understand what the word “conviction” actually means.

Frieda seems to think that “conviction” automatically implies something noble or admirable. But convictions can be good — or catastrophically evil.

Eichmann had convictions. Hamas has convictions. Convictions, when rooted in delusion or hatred, are not admirable — they are dangerous.

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