Senior Rabbi Praises Finance Minister Smotrich for 'Wonderful Achievements'
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Rabbi Zalman Melamed praised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's work.
- Melamed cited achievements in settlement, security, and economy.
- He described a "revolution" in Judea and Samaria settlements.
- Smotrich's firm stances influenced security decisions, Melamed said.
- The Rabbi lauded Smotrich's successful wartime economic management.
Rabbi Zalman Melamed, a prominent figure in Religious Zionism and the head of the Beit El Yeshiva, lauded Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich during a study session on the night of Hoshana Rabbah at the yeshiva. Rabbi Melamed specifically commended Smotrich's actions in the areas of settlement, security, and the economy, stating, "We greatly appreciate you for all your past work."
During his address to the students, Rabbi Melamed highlighted Smotrich's significant contributions over recent years. Regarding settlement, he described an "enormous revolution" in Judea and Samaria, attributing its leadership to Smotrich. On security matters, Rabbi Melamed noted that Smotrich's firm stances influenced government decision-making amidst differing viewpoints within the cabinet, leading to "very, very important and wonderful results."
Furthermore, Rabbi Melamed praised Smotrich's management of the economy during wartime, calling it "so successful" and the "opposite of what could have happened during wartime." He attributed this success, in part, to divine providence, remarking that the outcomes were "beyond natural."
Concluding his remarks, Rabbi Melamed offered blessings to Smotrich for his future endeavors, urging him to continue his "great actions for the people of Israel and for the Land of Israel with greatness."
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