Rabbi Attributes Plane Terror Plot Foiled to Divine Intervention

Rabbi Tzemach Maoz, Rosh Yeshiva of 'Kiseh Rachamim', spoke on Sunday about the foiled terror attack on a plane during the Sukkot holiday, attributing the salvation to divine providence and a "simple Jew." He urged the public to thank God for the miracle, emphasizing the great danger that was averted.

The rabbi explained that the terrorist intended to fulfill a verse by dying in the act of killing Jews, but God intervened. "God, our Father in Heaven, loves us! He looks at the good deeds, at the many commandments performed during the holidays... He had mercy on us and saved us," Maoz stated. He noted that the enemies had hoped to turn the holiday of joy into national mourning, but God protected them.

Maoz highlighted that the salvation came through an ordinary person, an "instafeller," not a soldier or hero. "It is not difficult for God to save us, even through simple Jews," he said, adding that this individual was chosen due to his prior merits. "Nearly two hundred people were saved!" he exclaimed, underscoring that God always finds a way to save the people of Israel through an unknown person.

Drawing parallels to biblical stories like David and Goliath and Gideon's battles, the rabbi stressed that Israel's victories stem from faith in God, not the size of its army. He concluded by calling for the recitation of "Mizmor L'toda" (A Psalm of Thanksgiving) to express gratitude for the miracles performed.