Grieving Mother of Fallen Soldier Calls for National Unity and Continued War Effort
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Ziva Eliyahu, mother of fallen soldier Yedidya Eliyahu, expressed deep pain and pride as the Simchat Torah holiday nears. She called for remembering October 7th through the lens of soldier heroism and national progress, urging unity beyond political divides. Eliyahu appealed to the leadership to continue the war effort towards complete victory, stating the mission is unfinished.
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- Rabbi Ziva Eliyahu expressed profound pain and pride regarding her son, fallen soldier Yedidya Eliyahu.
- She called for October 7th commemorations to include soldier heroism and national progress.
- Eliyahu urged national unity, stating October 7th belongs to all of Israel, not political factions.
- She appealed to the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to pursue complete victory.
- Eliyahu believes the war's mission is ongoing and requires continued effort.
Rabbi Ziva Eliyahu, mother of fallen soldier Yedidya Eliyahu, described her immense pain as the Simchat Torah holiday approaches, a time that now amplifies her grief three years after the October 7th attacks. She shared that while the pain is profound, she also feels immense pride in her son, who she said "rose with self-sacrifice to save Israel's honor, to bring back the hostages, and to help the people of Israel advance." Eliyahu urged that the commemoration of October 7th should encompass not only the tragedy but also the heroism of the soldiers and the positive developments for the nation since the war began. She emphasized that the war, which she termed a "war of heroism," is ongoing and that the nation must look forward with determination towards victory. Eliyahu called for the public and leadership to rise above political disputes surrounding the commemoration of October 7th, stating it is a day for all of Israel, not for any specific group. She appealed to the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to continue the mission with heroism, ignore distractions, and achieve total victory, asserting that the task her son and his comrades began is not yet complete.
