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The Ultra-orthodox Jewish communities have largely been against Zionism and the formation of a Jewish state in the land of Israel, on the basis that only direct heavenly intervention and the coming of Messiah would have the authority to declare the renewal of Jewish sovereignty. However, in recent years many younger ultra-orthodox organizations and leaders have been advocating for the State of Israel, using Torah commandments and Talmudic verdicts to strengthen their claims; much like religious Zionists have done over the last 150 years.
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