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Tens of Thousands Attend Final Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur

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Tens of thousands of worshippers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former hostages, gathered at the Western Wall for the final Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur. The services included prayers for IDF soldiers, national unity, and thanksgiving for the return of hostages.

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Tens of thousands attended final Selichot prayers at the Western Wall.
Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the service.
Former hostages were among the worshippers.
Prayers were offered for IDF soldiers and national unity.
The event marked the end of the High Holy Day period.

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Benjamin Netanyahu David Yosef Kalman Ber Isaac Herzog Noa Argamani Itay Regev Omer Shem Tov Bar Kupershtein Western Wall Heritage Foundation IDF Western Wall Jerusalem

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First: Walla · Sep 19

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