Satmar Rebbe condemns Israeli state, military, and Haredi parties in 2025 Israel visit, reaffirming anti-Zionist stance.

Footage from the Satmar Rebbe’s 2025 visit to Israel shows him sharply criticizing the Israeli state, IDF, and Haredi political parties he views as too compromising. He reiterated the Satmar movement’s anti-Zionist stance, stating military service renders individuals spiritually impure and invalidates their Jewish status, reflecting longstanding opposition to the secular state. The remarks underscore deep divisions within parts of the Haredi community over national service and political engagement.