ViewpointsOpinionYes, It’s a Religious WarSavePrintRockets fired by Palestinian terrorists from Gaza City are intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome defense missile system in the early hours of Oct. 8, 2023. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie10/23/2023|Updated: 10/30/20230:00X 1CommentaryIsrael may not think that it’s fighting a religious war, but its Islamic enemies certainly think that they are.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesThe AI Factor Behind Trump’s Power Play on China’s Oil SuppliersJan 23, 2026Greenland Turning Red?Jan 21, 2026Trump Kicking BRICS Out of the AmericasJan 15, 2026Beijing Rethinking Its Taiwan Unification Plans for 2027Jan 12, 2026Related TopicsIsrael-Hamas warreligions