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By accepting the role ascribed to it by the Haskalah, ‘Orthodox Judaism’ has essentially functioned as a vehicle for promoting the Enlightenment’s liberal ideological paradigm among Torah observant Jews.
Washington’s meddling in internal Israeli political issues aims to increase influence over our leaders, prevent the annexation of our heartland, dilute the nation’s Jewishness & transform Israel into a vassal.
Unlike the United States – where no deep cohesion exists amongst the general populace – social programs are successful & celebrated in Israel.
Simply looking at the historical & etymological origins of the term ‘secular’ makes clear that the concept has no place in authentic Jewish discourse.
A recent poll targeting younger voters reveals that the sectors of society more rooted in Israel’s Torah are growing stronger while those who frequently incite against those sectors are becoming weaker.
The internal disagreements over calling itself a ‘Zionist’ party should be understood as expressing the deep ideological Zionism present in Meretz.
It isn’t merely concern over Iran but also a deep subconscious will to unite Semitic peoples outside of US-led frameworks that drives regional peace.
Compromising Israel’s sovereignty to the Council of Europe is only a symptom of a much larger problem.