Netanyahu Leads Selichot Prayers at Western Wall for IDF Soldiers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led prayers for the safety of IDF soldiers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on September 20, 2026. The ceremony took place during the concluding Selichot prayers, a period of penitential prayers observed before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Thousands of people gathered in the plaza before the holy site to participate in the prayers. Following the service, Netanyahu addressed the attendees, wishing them well and expressing hope for security and peace in the coming year. "May you be inscribed for a good year," Netanyahu said, concluding his remarks.
Selichot prayers are traditionally recited in the days leading up to Yom Kippur. Mass prayer gatherings at the Western Wall are a common occurrence during this period, drawing thousands of worshippers.
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