Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall for Final Selichot Prayers
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Tens of thousands of Israelis attended the final Selichot prayers at the Western Wall before Yom Kippur, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir among the attendees. Reports indicate over two million people visited the site during the Selichot period.
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- Tens of thousands gathered for final Selichot prayers at the Western Wall.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir attended the service.
- Netanyahu prayed for the safety of IDF soldiers and security forces.
- Over two million people visited the Western Wall during the Selichot period.
- Former hostages were among the worshippers.
Tens of thousands of Israelis converged on the Western Wall Plaza on Saturday night for the final Selichot prayers preceding Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Among the attendees were Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Netanyahu addressed the crowd, stating, "The masses of the people of Israel are here, expressing the great spirit of our people. We pray from here for the safety of the heroic IDF soldiers and security forces who protect us all and ensure the victory of Israel." He added that prayers were offered for the well-being of the soldiers.
Also present were former hostages Rom Barslavsky, Ohad Ben Ami, and Elkana Bohbot. According to reports from Channel 14 News, over the past month of Selichot services, the Western Wall Plaza has seen an estimated two million visitors, encompassing religious, Haredi, and secular Jews.
The Selichot, penitential prayers recited in the period leading up to Yom Kippur, are a significant tradition for many Israelis. The large turnout underscores the religious and national importance of the occasion, especially in the current security climate.
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