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“The settlers do not have a problem with the leftists but, rather, with Israelis who like settlers: Israelis who are unconcerned by the fact that national-religious youngsters are overtaking our elite units. Such Israelis actually appreciate the settlers for that.” quote by Yair Lapid
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“The settlers do not have a problem with the leftists but, rather, with Israelis who like settlers: Israelis who are unconcerned by the fact that national-religious youngsters are overtaking our elite units. Such Israelis actually appreciate the settlers for that.”

Yair Lapid

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Source Speech: Israeli Political Forum, Yair Lapid, 2022

Some Israelis support settlers for strategic reasons, not ideological alignment.

In simple terms: Support for settlers can be pragmatic, not ideological.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish motives behind political support.

Themes

politics identity conflict strategy

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • community outreach
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

nationalism military sociology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the long‑term effects of pragmatic support?
  • How can dialogue address underlying concerns?
A Different Perspective

Pragmatic support may legitimize settlement expansion.

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