(Obviously many years ago) a secretary of the Satmar Rov (Rov Yoel) zatz”l came over to where he was sitting and whispered in the Rov’s ear.
The Rov broke out in tears, sobbing deeply.
When people asked the messenger what it was that evoked these tears, he said he had just informed the Rov that an Israeli soldier had been wounded in combat.
Was the Rov a “Zionist”? – obviously NOT.
Did he care deeply about the welfare and well-being of every Jew, including EVERY Jewish soldier? – obviously yes!
While he did not make a public prayer for chayalim, did he, himself pray privately for the chayalim? – WHAT DO YOU THINK!?!