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 ArticlesTrump Admin’s Venezuela Strikes Are Challenging China’s Global RoleJan 06, 2026How China Uses the Israel–Hamas Conflict to Reshape Global PoliticsDec 26, 2025How the CCP Persecutes Christians Who Celebrate Christmas in ChinaDec 23, 2025America’s Battle Against China’s Vast Spy NetworkDec 19, 2025Related TopicsIsrael-Hamas warreligions