Prominent haredi rabbi condemns violent protests as 'false zeal'
Rabbi Daniel Wolfson criticized the extremist tactics behind recent anti-draft demonstrations, warning that violence and provocation undermine the Haredi cause and only deepen public anger and division
Assessment
A leading Haredi religious figure has publicly broken with the militant wing of his community over anti-draft protests. His condemnation signals an internal struggle between those who see violence as a legitimate tool and those who fear it is backfiring. The question now is whether his authority can calm the streets or if the protests will escalate further.