Netanyahu Leads Selichot Prayers at Western Wall for IDF Soldiers
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led thousands at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on September 20, 2026, for Selichot prayers, praying for the safety of IDF soldiers ahead of Yom Kippur.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu prayed for IDF soldiers' safety at the Western Wall.
- The prayer service occurred before Yom Kippur.
- Thousands attended the Selichot prayers in Jerusalem.
- Netanyahu wished attendees a good and peaceful new year.
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 penitential liturgy recited in the period leading up to 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 to the participants, concluding with "Happy New Year."
Selichot prayers are a traditional part of the period preceding Yom Kippur, with large prayer gatherings drawing thousands of worshippers to the Western Wall annually.
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