Israeli Leaders Cite Lubavitcher Rebbe's Teachings on Security and Territory
A celebratory event was held in Kfar Chabad, Israel, to launch the book "Oseh Shalom" (Makes Peace), authored by Rabbi Eliyahu Perl. The book compiles the consistent positions of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on issues of ceasefires, territorial concessions, deterrence, and the Jewish people's right to the Land of Israel.
The book details the Rebbe's decades-long assertion, made to various Israeli prime ministers, that any territorial concession not based solely on security considerations invites further aggression. It emphasizes his view that international promises and UN forces cannot replace a tangible Israeli security presence on the ground.
Speakers at the event, including prominent rabbis and Israeli ministers, highlighted the Rebbe's foresight and the enduring relevance of his teachings, particularly in light of recent events. They argued that adhering to his principles, which stressed faith in the righteousness of the path and warned against territorial compromises, would have prevented current security challenges. Ministers like Yariv Levin and Shlomo Karai specifically referenced the October 7th attacks, suggesting they stemmed from a departure from the Rebbe's directives.
Several political figures, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, stated that the Rebbe's perspective should guide Israel's security doctrine. They pointed to his opposition to the withdrawal from Sinai and his questioning of why the conquest of the Golan Heights wasn't extended to Damascus as examples of his strategic vision. The speakers expressed hope that the book would serve as a guide to prevent future catastrophes by ensuring adherence to the Rebbe's unwavering stance on the Land of Israel.
The author, Rabbi Perl, summarized the book's essence as the "fascinating combination of strategic vision and Torah directives." The event underscored a sentiment among the participants that the Rebbe's teachings, rooted in Torah, remain timeless and offer crucial guidance for contemporary security and national policy.
