Gaza: A War Without Sense? Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Politician Moshe Gafni Baffled by Why Israel Keeps Fighting in Gaza!
Straight from the ultra-orthodox horse’s mouth, Moshe Gafni, leader of the Degel HaTorah faction, openly questioned the point of Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza during a Knesset financial committee meeting. After thanking US President Donald Trump for ending the conflict with Iran, Gafni expressed sorrow over the recent death of seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza and bluntly asked, “Why are we fighting there? What’s the point?”
Gafni didn’t mince words. He said he doesn’t understand why Israel keeps sending soldiers to a place where they keep dying. He even called for Trump to come to Israel and announce the return of hostages and a return to normalcy, because, as he put it, “Apparently, we’re not ready for peace yet.”
This statement comes amid a heated debate over the ultra-Orthodox community, which makes up about 13% of Israeli society and traditionally avoids military service. This exemption dates back to 1948 but has ballooned to tens of thousands, a practice the Israeli Supreme Court has ruled illegal. Yet, the government keeps dragging its feet on passing a new law to fix this.
Most Jewish men serve nearly three years in the military, women serve two. Military service is seen as a place to build shared values, but many ultra-Orthodox parents don’t want their children to serve.
Clearly, the Gaza conflict isn’t just a military issue; it’s a deep social and political challenge for Israel. Soldiers keep dying, political leaders and communities remain divided, and the question of the war’s purpose remains unanswered.
Think this is just another political story? Think again. How many more lives must be lost before we ask, “Why are we even fighting?” Maybe it’s time for all of us to ask—who really benefits from this pointless war? What do you think? Is the Gaza war truly inevitable, or is it time for a new approach? Drop your thoughts—maybe your idea could spark the change we desperately need.
Key facts:
- Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza recently.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews (about 13% of the population) traditionally exempt from military service.
- Israeli Supreme Court ruled exemptions illegal.
- Government delays passing new conscription law.
- Most Israeli men serve nearly three years; women serve two.
This issue is crucial to understanding Israel’s internal tensions and the broader Gaza conflict context.
