We can see the effect by observing the opposition. As with the imprisonment and subsequent release of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi from prison, when occupied in matters of holiness, then opposition is a sign that you are doing something right.
Specifically related to Malchut Yisrael, establishing Jewish leadership in the Land of Israel that is inspired by royalty, the example for this in Chassidic tradition is the Holy Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was imprisoned by the Russian Czar for acting regally. His home was built like a palace, he rode in a magnificent carriage, upheld a horse stable, used gold and silver vessels and wore regal clothing. And as a result of informants who told the evil Czar Nikolai of this “rebellion,” Rebbe Yisrael was thrown into prison. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin did not suffice with his chassidim praying, learning and observing mitzvot, he wanted to establish Malchut Yisrael. In this way Rebbe Yisrael took the entire Chassidic movement one step forward towards its true goal of bringing the Redemption by ultimately reinstating a Jewish monarchy in the Land of Israel.
Where do we see an example of this today?
While writing this article, I read of the six-month extension of the military seizure of the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in Yitzhar. To give some background, the yeshiva was initially seized in April following previous heavy-handed tactics against several “price tag” incidents between a minority of the community and security forces.
It should be stated that Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, dean of Od Yosef Chai, has come out publicly against any form of price tag vandalism. From a statement made back in May (22nd of Iyar):
“In response to various media reports and unsubstantiated accusations I would like to (once more) state that I have not in any way encouraged or helped organize the current phenomena termed “tag machir” (“price tag”). Although I understand the great frustration among certain youth to current unjust and immoral government policies, I teach that the proper response in such cases is through words not through deeds. The true strength of the Jewish people is in our ability to clearly express our opinions and thereby to influence others for the good. In this spirit, I believe that through education and strong identification with Jewish tradition, morals and ethics we can create much needed changes in the direction of the State of Israel.”
This was to give some background material around the initial military seizure back in April. Regarding the six-month seizure extension announced last night, the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva administration’s first response was to call attention to the grievous hypocrisy and double-standard that is lenient to Arab terrorists, while cracking down on the residents of Yitzhar. And secondly to respond that the words of Torah will continue to be pronounced loudly, which for the meantime is from their temporary headquarters adjacent to the building that was stolen from them.
Thus according to all that was said above, if you want to know why the military is extending the seizure, then you need to go and learn in Od Yosef Chai for a day or more. The opposition is opposing the purity of the Torah emanating from those walls and any other reason is an excuse. When you visit the yeshiva, for now inside the adjacent building, you will find the beautiful sing-song of Torah being echoed throughout. And for this the military seized the yeshiva. Not because of a security threat, but because of the intensity of the grandeur and splendor of Torah echoing forth from those halls.
The spiritual malady behind this motivation to “attack healthy parts of the body” instead of the “dangerous invaders” was discussed in another statement made soon after the military seizure here. Also mentioned in that statement from Rabbi Ginsburgh is the need to increase peaceful protests. Thus the truest response, which is also according to what was presented above, is to organize more Torah-centered rallies and events around building Malchut Yisrael, true Jewish leadership in the Land of the Israel.