It doesn't help that the ultra-religious, which makes up 99% of settlers, hate the IDF almost as much as Palestinians. The fact they weren't throwing rocks at the troops surprised me the most.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (15 children)

It doesn’t help that the ultra-religious, which makes up 99% of settlers, hate the IDF almost as much as Palestinians.

Wait really? Why?

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago (14 children)

It's a big mixed bag, but a few key reasons are:

The IDF represent an armed faction of the secular Jews of Israel. They will make a distinction of Israelis and Israelites, with the Orthodox being the latter. Before the Romans, there were the states of Israel (Tel Aviv) and Judea (Jerusalem), so that separation continues in their mind.
If their kids were conscripted, they fear the secular influences upon them and it is a driving factor in their opposition to conscription.
Surprisingly, there are factions of Orthodox who don't believe the state of Israel should exist, at least until the Messiah returns. So they oppose the armed faction of the illegitimate state.

There is so much I can't even begin to explain, and I'm sure some Israelis would even have corrections from what I learned over there. The Orthodox live a decent lifestyle which is 100% paid for by the Secular community, so they can spend their days studying and causing trouble for others. When you hear about armed groups shooting at Palestinians and burning down homes, you're making a safe bet if you assume they're Orthodox.

[–] LeonidasFett@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But if not for Israel and their insanely good battlefield record/nukes, these settlers would be dead within a few days for sure. There are lots of Muslims who are really pissed off at Jews generally and the settlers specifically in the region.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Some of you seem to have trouble staying on topic. This was a discussion on why the Orthodox don't like the IDF. If you'd like to discuss other issues, make a new post and I'll see you there.

[–] LeonidasFett@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I WAS talking about orthodox Jews, smartass.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You were talking about them, but not in the context of the discussion, dumbass. Your reading comprehension needs a tune up.

[–] LeonidasFett@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The report me or fuck off. You don't get to tell people what they can and cannot post.

Your entitlement needs a tune down.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

So you post something irrelevant to the discussion and then get aggressive over being told so? Grow the fuck up.

[–] LeonidasFett@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How about you follow your own advice and shut the fuck up.

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is incredible how childish you've become after a simple failure on your part. Lol

[–] LeonidasFett@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Stay on topic you retard. This post is about jews!

[–] Fazoo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Once again proving your lack of comprehension. Well done, child.

load more comments (12 replies)

load more comments (13 replies)